Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell has ditched her effort to pass legislation to prohibit anyone under the age of 21 from entering a bar. Mizell amended her bill so the measure now reads that if an 18 to 20-year-old is served alcohol, an establishment faces fines and could be sued if something tragic happens…
cut 9 (10) “….do it illegally”
The measure heads to the Senate floor.

The full House has approved a bill that prohibits the discussion of sexuality and gender identity in public school classrooms. Critics refer to it as the Don’t Say Gay Bill. But Chalmette Representative Ray Garolfalo says teachers should only be teaching the basics…
cut 16 (12) “….the students’
The House approved the bill on a 67-28 vote and it heads to the Senate.

Legislation is advancing that would give State Police Troopers a pay raise. State Police Superintendent Lamar Davis says it’s needed….
cut 12 (10) “…we pay”
The House Ways and Means Committee has approved legislation that increases taxes on vape products and electric cigarettes as a way to fund a pay raise for State Troopers. The bill heads to the House floor.

Former State Representative and current First Secretary of State, Nancy Landry, announces her candidacy for Secretary of State. Landry says her legislative experience and legal background make her the best candidate for the position.
Cut 4 (10) “…accurate elections.”
Landry is a Republican and there are other Republicans running, Mike Francis, Clay Schexnayder and Brandon Trosclair.