A bill to legalize recreational use of marijuana died in the House Criminal Justice Committee yesterday. Will Hall of the Louisiana Baptist Office of Public Policy spoke in opposition…

cut 6 (09) “….financially”

This afternoon, Senate Labor will consider a bill to raise the state’s minimum wage…
cut 2 (31) “…I’m Kevin Gallagher”

Legislation that would chop off the minimum hours required to obtain a cosmetology license in Louisiana from 1,500 hours to 1,200 hours has been approved by the House Commerce Committee. Slidell Representative Mary Dubbison –the bill’s author- says less time would mean less financial obligation.
Cut 14 (04) “…must repay.”
All students would still be required to pass a national exam to become licensed in Louisiana. A very vocal opponent to the bill – Pineville Salon Owner Vivian Green says less time means fewer qualified students.
Cut 15 (14) “…wrong, period.”
The debate will continue on the House floor.

Big upset in college baseball last night as Nicholls knocked off top ranked LSU six to five.