A bill setting up statewide rules and expanding service to rural parishes for Uber and Lyft has died in a Senate committee for a second straight year. Lyft Public Policy Manager Jonathan Buckner tried to reassure lawmakers that the service is safe, and offers multiple ways to ensure a trustworthy ride around town.
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But Metairie Senator Danny Martiny objected to the legislation because it sets up different rules for Uber and Lyft than taxi cab operators.

Passing out of the House Education Committee is a bill that allows teachers to participate in student led prayer during the school day. Baton Rouge Representative Representative Rick Edmonds is concerned the measure is not constitutional and undermines other religious liberty laws….
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Oil prices in the U.S. have climbed over the 70 dollar mark for the first time since 2014. Jim Shannon has more…
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Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and the New Orleans areas are an air quality alert and people sensitive to ozone should avoid prolonged outdoor activity….
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That’s D-E-Q Environmental Sciences Manager Vivian Aucoin.