The House Criminal Justice Committee will hold a hearing today on the Death Penalty, featuring family members of victims whose attackers are on death row
The Governor’s administration says the serum needed for the death penalty has not been accessible since 2010. Attorney General Jeff Landry says that’s a poor excuse.
Landry cited recent executions in Texas and Oklahoma as evidence that Louisiana could begin executing again as well.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy says he’s reintroducing the College Transparency Act. Cassidy says the legislation aims to make education more affordable by updating the college reporting system. He want to ensure accurate data and help guide students to the school that best suites to their needs
Cut 6 (09) “…have affordable education.”
The legislative session is a less than a month away and the prospect of legalizing sports betting in Louisiana is a hot topic again. The US Supreme Court OK’d the practice for all states, but a last second effort to authorize it here fell flat. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the same groups that stalled last year’s effort are likely to be back again…
The LSU basketball team returns to practice today. Interim head coach Tony Benford says he plans on coaching the team at this weekend’s SEC Tournament, while the status of freshman Javonte Smart could be determined today. Glen Guilbeau covers LSU for USA Today Network…
LSU is trying to determine is Smart’s family received a payment, which was suggested in reported FBI wiretap involving Coach Wade.