After a catastrophic computer systems failure, the state Office of Motor Vehicles remains closed statewide today. More from Kevin Gallagher…:
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A bill to ban social media platforms from allowing minors to have their own account without parental consent passed in the Senate but it would only go into effect if funds are allocated for enforcement. Bill author Covington Senator Patrick McMath…
Legislation to set minimum bail amounts for crimes of violence and or the use of a firearm advances from House Criminal Justice. Crowley Representative John Stefanski’s bill would set a minimum bail of $50,000 for a violent crime and $100,000 for one that involves the use of a firearm.
The bill passed favorably in committee heads to the House floor.
Louisiana ranks the fourth unhealthiest state for adults 65 and older for the second year according to the United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings Senior Report. United Chief Medical Officer Dr. Phillip Painter says there are a number of challenges working against seniors living in the Bayou State.