The House Criminal Justice Committee passed a bill to end the death penalty amid an intense debate that got personal at times. Supporters of the bill weren’t just arguing against the morality of the death penalty, but also the extensive costs that go along with it. Death penalty opponent Jessica White cited research that shows the death penalty costs the state 15.4 million dollars a year…
Cut 8 (11) “…dollars.”
Wayne Guzzardo takes offense to argument about cost. Guzzardo’s daughter was gunned down in a 1995 robbery, and has expressed disappointment that the murderer’s sentence has not been carried out. He says the cost of the death penalty does not outweigh the value of justice…
Cut 9 (10) “…me.”
The measure passed 8-7, and heads to the House floor.
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A state lawmaker is looking to eliminate inspection stickers, because he says they do no make our roads any safer. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley says he recently received a new sticker, despite a crack that ran across his windshield.
Cut 3 (12) “…maybe thousands.”
Bagley says instead of paying a 10-dollar fee for a one-year inspection sticker, his bill would add 10-dollars to your vehicle registration fee and the money would pay for 150 new state troopers.
US News & World Report has released its third annual ranking of the “Best States” and Louisiana is ranked last for the third year in a row. ULM Poli Sci Professor Joshua Stockley says it’s good ammunition for Governor Edwards’ gubernatorial opponents.
Cut 12 (08) “…be to do.”
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