Headed for the Senate floor, a bill that mandates stronger penalties for those convicted of producing the killer drug fentanyl…:
CUT 02(30) “…Palermo.”
A House Committee will take up a bill that proposes dyslexia testing for all Louisiana kindergartener. Gretna Representative Joe Marino says a new testing system could directly impact test scores and improve graduation rates. Testing would cost the state less than $100-thousand a year. House Education will consider Marino’s bill Thursday.
The latest campaign finance report shows Attorney General Jeff Landry at the top with $6.3 million on hand in his bid for governor. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry’s finances and endorsements make him the frontrunner…:
CUT 03(09) “…so far.”
State Treasurer John Schroder is in 2nd place with $2.4-million.
Legalized sports betting has been very good for Louisiana. The state Gaming Control Board reports $44-million in tax revenue has come in from sports betting in the 17 months it’s been legal. Board Chairman Ronnie Johns says that and mobile sports betting have been very profitable…:
CUT 13(10) “…successful program.”
Johns says the haul from legal sports betting has been better than was expected.