Soon, you’ll be able to tint your front vehicle windows darker. A bill allowing it passed overwhelmingly in both houses of the legislature and now awaits a the Governor’s signature. Author Marksville Representative Daryl Deshotel (DESH-uh-tell).
Cut 3 (14) “…light coming through.”
Deshotel says this bill brings Louisiana in line with other states which suffer through brutal summer heat.
The Louisiana legislature has approved a new bidding process to purchase a new voting system, replacing over ten thousand old machines. Joel Watson of the Secretary of State’s office says the new “invitation to negotiate process” can help speed up procurement…
He says Louisiana’s voting machines have needed an upgrade for decades, but bidding controversies and delays have marred progress.
Pope Leo the 14th has named Uganda-born priest, Father Simon Peter Engurait as Bishop-elect for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux. The 53-year-old was ordained as priest for the diocese in 2013….
Cut 9 (14) “…and to the church.”
The governor is taking some criticism from the insurance industry for signing a bill that gives the insurance commissioner greater authority to hold down rates. Landry says other states have a similar law and they have lower insurance rates than Louisiana…