The Louisiana House has approved legislation that would prohibit teachers in K-through-12 public schools from discussing sexuality and gender in classrooms. Former teacher and New Orleans Representative Candace Newell says prohibiting the discussion tells trans and gay students they don’t matter…
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But the bill’s author, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton, says no one should talk to our kids about sensitive subjects without parental consent.

A bill that would result in thousands of dollars in fines for bars if they serve alcohol to patrons under the age of 21 is heading to the Senate floor. The measure would also make bars liable in civil court if a minor is served and then causes harm to themself or others. Lauren Leblanc, the godmother of Madison Brooks, a 19-year-old LSU student who died after a night of excessive drinking at a Tigerland bar says it’s time for lawmakers to crack down on bar owners…
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A bill that would raise taxes on vapor products and electronic cigarettes and use the first $22 million raised every year for State Police pay hikes was approved by the House Ways and Means Committee. Teiko Foxx has more.
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The House Appropriations Committee has approved legislation that prohibits the use of TikTok and related applications on computers and networks owned or leased by the state. Avoyelles Parish lawmaker Daryl Deshotel says Tiktok is a serious threat to the nation’s intelligence as security experts have stated the app tracks what users consume on the internet.