Legislation that would bar landlords from discriminating against LGBTQ tenants is seemingly dead after being voluntarily deferred in a House committee by the author. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick spoke against the bill, saying if a landlord doesn’t want to rent to someone who is gay, they shouldn’t be forced to do so…
But housing advocates argue such discrimination is immoral and out of step with federal law.
Legislation backed by the Governor and early childhood education advocates that would mandate kindergarten attendance clears another Senate committee. Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says there’s ample evidence showing the long-term benefits of kindergarten…
Opponents argue it’s better for children to be at home at that age.
A bill to give school systems the option to for year-round school awaits debate in the House. Brooke Thorington has more.
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A vote on legislation that would fully legalize recreational marijuana use in Louisiana has once again been delayed. It was set to be heard on the House floor this evening.
This week marks the halfway point of the legislative session.