The House Criminal Justice Committee votes 11-to-6 to allow sports betting at the state’s riverboats casinos, racetracks and the land-based casino in New Orleans. Opponents say it’s an expansion of gambling, but Gretna Representative Joseph Marino says sports betting is already taking place illegally, so why not regulate it
A 30-year extension for the Harrah’s Casino license in New Orleans Is headed to the Senate floor for final passage after clearing committee. Last year the renewal push fell apart amidst cries that Louisiana was getting ripped off relative to similar deals in other states, so this year’s deal will pay the state 130 million dollars more over the length of the deal. Caesars’ VP of Governmental relations David Satz.
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A bill from Baton Rouge Senator Yvonne Colomb setting the minimum age for marriage in Louisiana to 16 advances out of the Senate. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Legislation to legalize industrial hemp production and CBD oil in Louisiana cleared the Senate Ag Committee on a 5-2 vote, but not without a list of amendments that heavily regulate both products. The new amendments are supported by Ag Commissioner Mike Strain, who’s department will oversee those regulations. The passage is considered a major milestone for industrial hemp.