The House Education Committee killed a bill from its former chairman Ray Garofalo who was trying to pass legislation on how race should be taught in public schools. Garofalo says he’s trying to keep politics out of the teaching of history
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Garofalo says his bill would prevent teachers from telling students that any race is more superior or inferior. Baton Rouge Representative Barbara Freiberg says it would be impossible to enforce this legislation
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The bill was deferred by the committee without objection.

The Louisiana Senate is poised to make an unprecedented financial commitment to improving the state’s infrastructure. David Grubb has the story…
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Louisiana set a new record at the pump today, $4.19 for a gallon of regular gasoline, breaking the old mark of 4.16 set in March. Triple-A spokesperson Don Redman says the average price for diesel is $5.21 a gallon and consumers are feeling the pain…
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