Lengthy discussion on the House floor on Monday over legislation that seeks to reduce the damages awarded in court to a car accident victim. Several bills that seek to accomplish this were approved, including House Bill 34 by state Representative Brian Glorioso. The Slidell Republican believes medical costs should be admissible in court, so the judge and jury know exactly how much a person injured in a wreck paid in medical costs…

Cut 20 (07) “….can’t consider it”

The measure passed on a 68 to 26 vote. Democrats are not convinced that lower settlements will reduce car insurance rates.

With very little debate, the Louisiana House approved a bill that bans balloon releases in an effort to protect the environment….

Cut 16 (04) 14 nays”

For anyone over 16, penalties under the proposed legislation, the fine would be 150 dollars for a first offense. The measure heads to the Senate.

We’ve known for a long time that Louisiana’s energy industry is a major part of the state’s economy. A new study released finds the state’s energy industry generates 25-percent of the state’s economy, 15-percent of state employment and 19-percent of total earnings…

Cut 9 (10) “…of the state”

That’s Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association President Tommy Fahucheux. Mid-Continent paid for the study to get a pulse on the true value of the state’s energy sector.

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming is reminding the public to check out new K-through-12 school transparency project which gives the public a chance to see how public schools are spending their money…

Cut 13 (08) “…and abuse”

The portal can be found at the Department of Treasury’s website.