In a 61-34 vote, the full House rejected a measure to ban the spanking of misbehaving kids in public schools. New Orleans Representative Joe Bouie spoke in favor. He says 31 states have banned corporal punishment in schools and research shows this form of physical punishment does not work…
cut 13 (07) “…kids brains”
Opponents to the bill say the state shouldn’t take a form of student discipline away from local school districts.

The House has sent a bill to the Senate that would ban the use of tobacco products on school property. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman got 60 “Yes” votes for his proposal…
cut 15 (06) “…to be done”
Hoffman describes himself as an ex-smoker and told Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle that he hopes this legislation gets teachers and school employees to quit smoking.

A Covington man is behind bars after police say he tried to run over an 8-year-old then rammed a sheriff’s deputy on I-12. Capt. Daniel Seuzeneau with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says they received a 911 call about a domestic dispute between 34-year-old Shawn Porrovecchio and his girlfriend…:
Cut 11 (09) “inside the vehicle”
He says Porrovecchio lead cops on a chase and crashed into a deputy patrol vehicle. He faces many charges including attempted first degree murder.

A bill that requires specific training during driver’s education courses on how motorists should behave during a traffic stop received approval from the House Transportation Committee. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown is the author of the measure…:
Cut 6 (10) “traffic stop”
The measure now heads to the full House.

A measure that would let voters decide if the state should allow traffic enforcement cameras died in the House Transportation Committee on a 14 to 1 vote. Author of the bill, Covington Representative Paul Hollis, says he conducted a poll on support for traffic cameras and only 11-percent of those surveyed were in favor of keeping red light and speed cameras.
Cut 8 (09) “about money”
Bogalusa Representative Malinda White says motorists shouldn’t fear traffic cameras, if they are not speeding or running red lights. She says eliminating traffic enforcement cameras promotes bad behavior.
Cut 10 (11) “are around”

The full House rejects a bill that would ban corporal punishment in public schools. Shreveport Representative Barbara Norton says paddling a student will only make him or her more violent. Denham Springs Representative Rogers Pope spoke out against the measure. Pope is a retired school superintendent from Livingston and he says paddling is a way to discipline students without send them home…
cut 14 (10) “…out on the streets”
The bill died on a 61-34 vote.

A measure that would increase the age requirement from 18 to 21 for exotic dance clubs to hire strippers is scheduled to be heard by a Senate Committee Tuesday. The bill has been touted as a way to stop human trafficking. Jim Kelly runs the Covenant House in New Orleans and he’s helped over 90 human trafficking victims recently..
Cut 30 (10) “of 21″

The House Transportation Committee put the brakes on a bill to give voters a chance to see if they want traffic enforcement cameras…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Also in House Transportation today, lawmakers advanced a bill that would require training in driver’s ed on how to act when you get pulled over. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown says this is just common sense legislation…:
Cut 7 (07) “occupant bill”
The measure now heads to the full House.

A Tulane University professor has filed a lawsuit to keep the city from removing a statue of Confederate General P.G.T Beauregard, which is in New Orleans City Park. Richard Marksbury argues that the City Park Improvement Association is the true owner of the monument and Mayor Mitch Landrieu would need their approval before taking it down.
Cut 14 (08) “those two”
A hearing is set for May 10.

FEMA is looking for Louisiana workers to help during disaster response. Supervisor of Human Resources Specialist, Carisa Berkeley says they want to hire people with a range of work experience…:
Cut 3 (11) “and response”
Find out more at careers.fema.gov.

A bill that would ask voters statewide whether they would like to ban traffic enforcement cameras received little support in a House Committee. The vote was 14-to-1 against the bill. Louisiana Municipal Association opposed it. New Iberia Representative Terry Landry says this measure prohibits local governments from making their own decision…
cut 9 (07) “…from them”

A lawsuit has been filed claiming the city of New Orleans does not own a statue of Confederate General P.G.T Beauregard and therefore can not take it down. Monument supporter Richard Marksbury is seeking a temporary restraining order from a judge to halt its removal…
cut 15 (11) “…been done”
A tentative hearing has been scheduled for 9 AM.

An irate Covington man faces attempted murder charges for allegedly trying to run over an 8-year-old and then ramming a sheriff’s deputy…
Voicer 2 (30) “I’m Michelle Southern”

FEMA is hiring individuals that would be put to work during times of disasters. Supervisor of Human Resources Specialist for FEMA, Carisa Berkeley, says this job can help advance your career and at the same time rebuild a community….
cut 15 (09) “…back together”
You can apply at L=A works-dot-net.

Authorities allege a 34-year-old Covington man attempted to run over his girlfriend’s eight year-old son with his pickup truck and eventually rammed his vehicle in a patrol car during a chase. St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Captain Daniel Seuzeneau says Shawn Porrovechio has been charged with attempted murder…
cut 13 (07) “…minor injuries”
Seuzeneau says the boy avoided getting hit by the vehicle, but a deputy was injured.

A proposal that sought to put an end to enforcement cameras failed on a 14-1 vote in the House Transportation Committee. Bogalusa Representative Malinda White says eliminating traffice enforcement cameras promotes bad behavior…
cut 10 (11) “….are around”
Supporters argued the cameras are not safety, but are a money grab for local municipalities.

A lawsuit has been filed in an effort to save the statue of Confederate General P-G-T Beauregard, which sits at the main entrance to New Orleans City Park. Monument supporter Richard Marksbury’s argument is that the statue is owned by the City Park Improvement Association and not the city…
cut 16 (10) “…city park”
New Orleans is in the process of taking down four Confederate-era monuments.

A bill that requires specific training during driver’s education courses on how motorists should behave during a traffic stop received approval from the House Transportation Committee. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown is the author of the measure…:
Cut 6 (10) “traffic stop”
The measure now heads to the full House.

The House Transportation Committee voted against a bill that would allow residents to vote on whether they want traffic enforcement cameras…:
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Emelie Gunn”

Senator Bill Cassidy is slated to appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live today after calling for a “Kimmel test” a new healthcare bill would need to pass. Kimmel gave an emotional monologue last week about the birth of his son who was born with a heart disease, but surgery saved his life. Cassidy said the Obamacare replacement must cover pre-existing conditions adequately.

A Covington man is facing a slew of charges amid allegations he tried to run over the 8 year old son of his girlfriend. Capt. Daniel Seuzeneau with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office says 34-year-old Shawn Porrovecchio also threw baseballs at the child then led cops on a high speed chase on I-12.:
CUT 12 (10) “to crash”
Porrovecchio’s charges including attemted first degree murder.

A Tulane University professor has filed suit in Orleans Parish Civil District Court to keep the Beauregard statue in place stating that it is not owned by the city. Richard Marksbury argues that the City Park Improvement Association is the true owner of the monument, Mayor Mitch Landrieu would need their approval before taking it down…:
Cut 14 (08) “those two”
He is seeking a temporary restraining order from a judge to halt its removal.

A bill that would leave it up to voters whether the state should allow traffic enforcement cameras died in the House Transportation Committee. Covington Representative Paul Hollis he conducted a poll on support for the devices and only 11-percent of respondents were in favor of keeping red light and speed cameras…:
Cut 8 (09) “about money”
But opponents say getting rid of them would promote bad behavior. The measure failed 14 to 1.

Also in House Transportation today, lawmakers advanced a bill that would require training in driver’s ed on how to act when you get pulled over. Plaquemine Representative Chad Brown says this is just common sense legislation…:
Cut 7 (07) “occupant bill”
The measure now heads to the full House.

FEMA is hiring. Supervisor of Human Resources Specialist, Carisa Berkeley says they’re looking to hire 100 reservists from southeast Louisiana to work in the agency’s public assistance program. She says the more robust of a workforce they can create in these areas, the better the response they can offer…:
Cut 4 (09) “type of response”
You can view the job openings and apply at LaWorks.net.

The Monumental Task Committee today presented what it calls new evidence to prevent New Orleans from tearing down one of the three Confederate statues slated from removal. The group says they filed a suit because they have proof that the monument to Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard is on private land, not land owned by the city.