Speaker Pro Tem Tanner Magee says due to LSU’s lack of transparency over the alleged Title IX violations some lawmakers are considering only giving the school level funding. Which could jeopardize construction of a new library and science building. Magee says ultimately, it’s the students who are punished and not those responsible.
Mandeville Republican Richard Nelson files legislation to allow a statewide vote on if marijuana should be decriminalized, regulated, and sold recreationally. Nelson says if the Legislature approves the ballot initiative and a majority of citizens vote in favor, marijuana would be decriminalized across the state.
Nelson hopes it will make it on the Fall 2022 ballot.
Baton Rouge Police release body camera footage showing the November 8th encounter between officers and LSU receiver Koy Moore that led to Moore filing a complaint. The footage shows Moore and a friend hiding behind a truck as police broke up a party. An officer tells them to put their hands on a truck before moments later pulling a gun on the two. Police Chief Murphy Paul says the officers’ intent was not malicious, but both were given letters of reprimand.
Included in President Biden’s two trillion-dollar infrastructure proposal is funding for passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Baton Rouge Area Foundation VP John Spain says it would be perfect for professionals who commute between the two cities. Commuters could get some work done while traveling, whereas…
Spain adds the rail system could come in handy for moving people out of harm’s way during hurricanes.