A bill to prohibit the instruction or discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools passes in the House. Brooke Thorington has more.
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Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell has made major changes to the bill she filed in response to the January death of LSU student Madison Brooks. Instead of prohibiting anyone under the age of 21 from entering a bar, her legislation now allows 18 to 20 year olds into bars, but bar owners could be held liable if the minor is overserved and something bad happens.

The House Ways and Means Committee approves legislation to increase taxes on vape products and electronic cigarettes and dedicates the first $22 million raised annually for State Police pay raises. Covington Representative Paul Hollis is the author…
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The tax levied on vapor products and electronic cigarettes would increase from .05 per mililiter of consumable liquid solution to .30 per mililiter.

Former state representative and current First Assistant Secretary of State Nancy Landry of Lafayette has entered the crowded Secretary of State’s race. Landry says with a Presidential election next year, you need someone with experience to oversee the election….
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Also running, Mike Francis, Clay Schexnayder and Brandon Trosclair. All Republicans.