The House Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would ban the use of a hand-held cell phone while driving. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Legislation to address catalytic converter theft will be heard in committee Tuesday. The bill’s author River Ridge Senator Kirk Talbot says the legislation is similar to that which addressed the copper theft by setting up regulations for their resell.
Chair of the Senate Judiciary C Committee Senator Kirk Talbot is hoping to increase the penalties for the ever-growing crime of carjacking. He says living in New Orleans he’s seen them become increasingly more violent.
Monday afternoon police say an elderly woman was killed in a New Orleans carjacking when she was dragged for several blocks, and her arm was severed from her body.
The MJ Foster Promise Program is now online… providing $10.5 million annually for financial support for students to earn credentials to gain employment in high-demand jobs. Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance spokesperson Ebony Holmes says the program provides multiple options.
Applications are being accepted now.