Governor John Bel Edwards lays out his legislative priorities for the regular session during his State of the State address. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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Edwards also supports legislation that would establish an independent redistricting commission to support the Legislature in reapportionment for future redistricting. The governor also supports insurance reform efforts and he is once again pushing legislators to raise the minimum wage.

Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell has a bill to ban access to sexually explicit or pornographic content by anyone using state-issued phones and or computers at colleges and universities.
Cut 13 (10) “…not acceptable.”
Mizell’s measure also prohibits the downloading or streaming of pornographic material on a college’s wi-fi or through their internet service provider.

Baton Rouge Representative Rick Edmonds says Louisiana is facing a teacher shortage and he’s filed a bill to get retired teachers back in the classroom. The proposal would allow retired educators to earn more of their annual pension if they returned to school…
cut 11 (12) “…bit more money”
The bill is awaiting discussion in the House Retirement Committee.