Legislation to require social media companies to require a minor to have parental consent in order to have an account to access a social media site receives approval from a Senate committee. Covington Senator Patrick McMath says former social media employees have testified about the danger of algorithms on juveniles.
Cut 4 (10) “…media yet.”
McMath says the increase in cyberbullying and teen suicides is related to the use of social media. Kouri Marshall with the Chamber of Progress, a trade group that represents technology companies, spoke in opposition because the bill undercuts the privacy of every social media user in an effort to protect children.
Cut 6 (08) “…user online.”
Marshall also says similar legislation passed in other states are being challenged in court.

A poll paid for by Billy Nungesser shows he has a huge lead over his challenger in the Lt. Governor’s race. Forty-two-percent of those surveyed in The WPA Intelligence poll, back Nungesser in the election, while former state senator Elbert Guillory of Opelousas received nine percent. Political consultant Roy Fletcher, says this is Nungesser’s race to lose…
cut 10 (09) “…with those numbers”
The survey also asked respondents who they liked in the governor’s race, 35-percent support Republican Jeff Landry and 25-percent support Democrat Shawn Wilson.

The Owners of the Belle of Baton Rouge casino plans to conduct 100-million dollars worth of renovations on the downtown property. That will include the renovation of 250 hotel rooms. The hotel has been closed since the pandemic. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says the Belle’s sister property Hollywood Baton Rouge casino is also undergoing major renovations and changing its name to The Queen Baton Rouge…
cut 13 (08) “…gaming market”