New Office of Motor Vehicles leader Bryan Adams is optimistic OMV can run more efficiently despite outdated computer system. Sean Richardson has the story…
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The execution dates were set this week for two death row inmates from Caddo Parish and their attorneys have filed challenges with the Louisiana Supreme Court. They are arguing their death warrants are premature. Darrell Draughn is set to diet on May 29th and Marcus Reed for June 4th. Nitrogen gas would be the method of execution.
The Louisiana Democratic Party is hailing the defeat of all four constitutional amendments last weekend. Voters turned back amendments that would have rewritten Article 7 of the state constitution, created specialty courts, made it easier to send minors to adult prisons and change the way that judicial vacancies are filled. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says the vote was a unified message.
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The public now has the ability to see how public school systems and charter schools are spending their money. The portal is located on the Department of Treasury’s website. State Treasurer John Fleming says it gives the parents the opportunity to hold school leaders accountable for how they spend taxpayer dollars…
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