The House Civil Law Committee approves legislation that would allow victims of sexual assault to break their rental leases early.
Tigers Against Sexual Assault Co-President Angelina Cantelli says the legislation, by New Orleans Representative Aimee Freeman, is vital for assault survivors…
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In this case a survivor would have to provide adequate documentation of the situation to their landlord, documentation certified by a qualified third party.
Abita Springs Representative Larry Freiman asked what about lessees who had home invasions, or were victims of other crimes at a rental unit…
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Lawmakers will consider whether the state needs to increase the gas tax to help secure soon-to-be additional federal funds for road and bridge repair. TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, has new data supporting that push indicating the poor conditions of roads in Louisiana is costing motorists in the state $7.6 billion a year. Erich Ponti with Louisiana Coalition to Fix Our Roads says the state is long overdue for more funding.
The 2021 Louisiana Survey finds most residents support investing in early childhood education and childcare. LSU Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says when respondents were asked about different programs such as childcare or early childhood education for low-income families…