Legislation to expand the school voucher program passes in the House after explosive testimony from a surprise ally. Brooke Thorington has more.
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In a bid to curb classroom distractions, legislation aimed at restricting student cellphone usage or any electronic device during school hours unanimously passed the Senate. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says cellphones in the classroom are a big distraction for students.
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Much of Northwest Louisiana is experiencing severe weather, with eleven parishes under a tornado watch until 9:00 PM. Heavy rainfall has North and Central Louisiana are under a flood watch through Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Flood Warning for Cypress Bayou At Wallace Lake affecting Caddo and De Soto Parishes.
Environmental Protection Agency is implementing a final rule aimed at reducing cancer causing air pollution released by 51 plants and refineries in Louisiana. The EPA action targets Denka Performance Elastomers facility in LaPlace which is the largest source of toxic emissions in the U-S. New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter says this rule addresses public health risks in local communities and protects future generations.
The Louisiana Chemical Association argues that EPA used flawed data in determining this new regulation.