A bill to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports teams in schools passes unanimously out of the Senate Education Committee. Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell quoted Female Powerlifter Beth Stelzer in her opening remarks…
Cut 10 (13) “…women’s sports.”
Child psychologist Dr. Clifton Mixon calls the bill divisive and says it sets a damaging tone against an already vulnerable population.
The proposal heads to the Senate floor. Governor Edwards opposes it.
The Senate Education Committee approves legislation that would allow college athletes to profit off of their name, image, or likeness, which could result in endorsement and sponsorship deals for star players. Even though it was approved, several senators had questions like River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot…
The University of New Orleans’ Survey Research Center has found that 55% of registered voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana in Louisiana. This comes in the wake of the Louisiana House Criminal Justice Committee passing a bill that seeks to legalize weed. SRC director Dr. Ed Chervenak says it’s unclear if the proposal can receive approval from the Louisiana House.
Cut 6 (07) “…it will be legalized.”
700 registered voters were surveyed.