The House Transportation Committee voted 14-3 to turn back an effort to prevent new highway billboards in Louisiana. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s office has charged 71-year-old Harvey Joseph Fountain of Pineville with 100 counts of first-degree rape as he is accused of criminal sexual conduct involving minors. Deputies say the allegations against Fountain date back to the early 1970s. A tip into the sheriff’s office on April 1st sparked the investigation.

Legislation is heading to the House floor that supporters of the bill say will help reduce auto insurance rates, because it would make changes to the state’s legal climate when it comes to crash payments and litgation. The House Civil Law committee approved the legislation on a five to two vote. Shreveport Representative Sam Jenkins voted against it, because he believes insurance companies can do more on their own to lower rates…
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And heading to the Senate floor is a bill that would require “truth in labeling” for food products like Almond “milk”, “riced” cauliflower, and “sugar” substitutes. Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s the government’s job to keep advertisers honest and prevent products from tricking customers.
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