After gliding through the Senate with no opposition legislation aimed at ending employer discrimination against Black natural hairstyles ran into some opposition in a House committee before it was ultimately approved. Proponents recounted incidents where African Americans who were suspended from school or fired from jobs just for wearing their hair naturally, but Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges says business owners should have the right to dictate what employees’ hair looks like.

Cut 8 (10) “…sued?”

The final vote was 7-4 in favor.

Governor John Bel Edwards says because he and his family are fully vaccinated they’ll be able to enjoy a safe, normal Mother’s Day celebration Sunday. Edwards says after having to cancel Mother’s Day 2020, he’s ready to return to normal.

Cut 13 (12)“…vaccinated”

A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, advances from Senate Education. Parents like Tonya Williams shared the story of finding bruises on her son Tyler and how she received conflicting responses from administrators. She says cameras in the classroom could have saved her son from ongoing abuse.

Cut 5  (09)  “…tell me.”

Cameras will only be installed if a parents or guardian requests and could cost up to $8-million if installed in every special ed classroom.

The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 4.  Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says you need a ticket for your vehicle to attend and then just drive up to the base…

Cut 10 (12) “..square” 

Legislation that protects employees from being discriminated against due to their natural hairstyle is headed to the House for final passage after a tense debate in committee. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

Louisiana residents facing financial shortfalls will be able to apply for help to pay for electricity, gas, water, sewerage, and trash services through the state’s rental assistance program at LAStateRent.com

Legislation inspired by cases where children in special education classes were physically and mentally abused by teachers is headed to the Senate. The bill would allow cameras to be set up in special ed classrooms should parents make that request. Baton Rouge physician and mother of a nonverbal special needs daughter, Dr. Mary Elizabeth Christian says she will never forget the day when she sat in an Individualized Education Program for her daughter and learned of ongoing abuse.

Cut 4 (12) “… every day.” 

The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Air Show director Major Daniel Dreier…

Cut 12 (13)   “…performers” 

A Senate-approved bill aimed at ending employer discrimination against Black natural hairstyles is headed to the House floor after a contentious debate in committee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his bill was inspired by the experiences of African Americans who were suspended from school or fired from jobs just for wearing their hair naturally…

Cut 6 (12) “…shouldn’t be”

Opponents argue employers should have the right to dictate what employees’ hair looks like.

A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, if requested by the parents, advances from Senate Education. Baton Rouge Senator Franklin Foil author the bill on behalf of the Louisiana Development Disabilities Council and concerned parents whose special needs children experienced mental and/or physical abuse in the classroom.

Cut 3 (03)  “…safeguard.” 

The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to the Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM. Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says tickets are free for the event and you only need one printout per vehicle.  Everyone is encouraged to get tickets but Dreier says there will be a capacity limit.

Cut 11 (10) “…for safety”

Visit Barksdale airshow dot com for tickets.

Governor John Bel Edwards says he along with his family will enjoy a traditional mother’s day Sunday because everyone in his family is vaccinated and the faster everyone in the state gets vaccinated the safer we will be and the fewer holiday restrictions will be needed.

Cut 15 (08) “…today.” 

A Bill banning workplace and employment discrimination on the basis of an employee’s natural hair clears a House committee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his bill was inspired by numerous incidents where Blacks were suspended from school or fired just for wearing their hair naturally. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton was surprised to hear about that…

Cut 9 (12) “…*claps*”

The bill passed 7-4 and heads to the House floor for final approval.

Governor John Bel Edwards is touting the benefits of the vaccine by emphasizing that families who are fully vaccinated will be able to have a safe, fun Mother’s Day indoors without having to wear masks or distancing.

Cut 14 (12) “..desire” 

A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms advances from Senate Education. Brooke Thorington has more.

Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Brooke Thorington.” 

LSU has a new president and chancellor of its flagship school as 65-year-old William Tate the 4th was a unanimous pick by the LSU Board of Supervisors. He becomes LSU’s first Black president and the first African American university president in the SEC. Governor Edwards says Tate, who is a provost at the University of South Carolina, is the right person to lead LSU.

A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, advances from Senate Education. Parents like Tonya Williams shared the story of finding bruises on her son Tyler and how she received conflicting responses from administrators. She says cameras in the classroom could have saved her son from ongoing abuse.

Cut 5  (09)  “…tell me.”

Cameras will only be installed if a parents or guardian requests and could cost up to $8-million if installed in every special ed classroom.

A Senate-approved bill aimed at ending employer discrimination against Black natural hairstyles is headed to the House floor after a contentious debate in committee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his legislation protects against racial discrimination on the basis of natural hairstyles but Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges voted against the bill.

Cut 7 (08) “…hairstyle.”

The bill passed 7-4.

The Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show returns to Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish this weekend with shows Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 4.  Air Show director Major Daniel Drier says you need a ticket for your vehicle to attend and then just drive up to the base…

Cut 10 (12) “..square” 

Visit BarskdaleAirShow.com for free tickets.

Governor John Bel Edwards says because his entire family is fully vaccinated, they’ll be able to enjoy a safe and normal Mother’s Day celebration this Sunday. Edwards says the faster everyone in the state gets vaccinated the safer we will all be, and fewer holiday restrictions will be needed.

Cut 15 (08) “…today.” 

Legislation inspired by cases where children in special education classes were physically and mentally abused by teachers is headed to the Senate. The bill would allow cameras to be set up in special ed classrooms should parents make that request. Baton Rouge physician and mother of a nonverbal special needs daughter, Dr. Mary Elizabeth Christian says she will never forget the day when she sat in an Individualized Education Program for her daughter and learned of ongoing abuse.

Cut 4 (12) “… every day.” 

Governor John Bel Edwards says because he and his family are fully vaccinated they’ll be able to enjoy a safe, normal Mother’s Day celebration Sunday.

Cut 13, 12 seconds, vaccinated

Legislation that protects employees from being discriminated against due to their natural hairstyle is headed to the House for final passage after a tense debate in committee. Jeff Palermo has more.

Cut 2 (31) …I’m Jeff Palermo”  

A Senate-approved bill aimed at ending employer discrimination against Black natural hairstyles is headed to the House floor after a contentious debate in committee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says his bill was inspired by the experiences of African Americans who were suspended from school or fired from jobs just for wearing their hair naturally…

Cut 6 (12) “…shouldn’t be”

Opponents argue employers should have the right to dictate what employees hair looks like.

A bill to allow cameras in special education classrooms, if requested by the parents, advances from Senate Education. Baton Rouge Senator Franklin Foil author the bill on behalf of the Louisiana Development Disabilities Council and concerned parents whose special needs children experienced mental and/or physical abuse in the classroom.

Cut 3 (03)  “…safeguard.” 

University of South Carolina Provost William Tate the fourth will take over as LSU System President in July. The 65-year-old will be the first Black president in SEC history. Tate says he’s ready to tackle the school’s Title Nine scandal and advance the program’s academic reputation…

Cut 12 (12) “…in the future.”

Tate was unanimously approved by the Board.

The House approved next fiscal year’s 36.4 billion dollar spending plan and found agreement on how to spend 800 million of the 1.6 billion in American Rescue Act funds Louisiana receives this year. House Appropriations Chairman Jerome Zeringue highlighted the increased investment they were able to put into higher education.

Cut 13 (10) “…institutions.”