The state House has overwhelmingly voted for a measure that would remove the current restrictions on the state’s Name, Image, and Likeness law. Crowley Representative John Stefanski says the bill just puts Louisiana in the same posture as other states…:
CUT 11(12) “…like you said.”
The bill started in the Senate and must go back there for concurrence on House amendments and what could be final passage.
Senate Transportation made the decision to defer Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s bill to ban handheld cellphone use while driving. New Orleans Senator Gary Carter continued to hit on the point made by several lawmakers; that Huval’s bill would lead to law enforcement profiling drivers who may or may not be using their cell phones in order to look for larger offenses.
Cut 8 (12) “…unfortunate consequences.”
Louisiana State Treasurer John Schroder says the check is in the mail. On Thursday almost 30-thousand unclaimed property checks were mailed out after a data match with the Department of Revenue to update addresses. The checks total $4.8 million in unclaimed property. Schroder says his staff works diligently to find the rightful owners.
Visit LaCashClaim-dot org to see if you have any unclaimed funds.
If you don’t have plans for Memorial Day weekend why not a visit to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. The museum’s director of education Dr. Maggie Hartley says their world-class exhibits will immerse you in the history…:
CUT 13(10) “…arsenal of democracy.”
Active military and reservists get in free now through Labor Day.