U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy was one of 15 Republican lawmakers to vote for a new gun control bill last night that received approval in the Senate. Cassidy says the measure includes more stringent background checks for gun buyers, and will also take steps to make schools safer…:
Cut 4 (09) “…access to mental health.”
Louisiana Lawmakers passed several bills to help address the ongoing teacher shortage in the regular session this year. Barry Erwin President of the Council for a Better Louisiana says he’s hopeful a college scholarship program will foster more students to enter the profession.
Cut 7 (07) “…some of the bills.”
And the legislature changed measures to allow retired teachers to return to the classroom and they are still able to collect retirement.
Thanks to Metairie Representative Stephanie Hilferty, carbon monoxide detectors are required in all one or two-family homes sold or leased now. She worked with former State Fire Marshal, and current director of the National Association of State Fire Marshals, Butch Browning in crafting the legislation and both say it’s an evolutionary step for the state in making homes safer.
After Ida four people died from carbon monoxide poisoning and 150 were taken to the ER.
According to WalletHub Louisiana is ranked fourth in the nation as the best state for a summer road trip. WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzales says the ranking looked at the most fun, scenic, and wallet-friendly road trip destinations. And the Bayou State ranked first when it comes to driving laws…