A bill to increase penalties for the crime of burglary of an inhabited dwelling to those of a crime of violence awaits the governor’s signature…:

CUT 01 (31)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

Louisiana lawmakers are adding teeth to a recently enacted law that requires pornography websites verify users are at least 18 years old. The bill allows the state attorney general to investigate and fine sites up to $5-thousand a day and $10-thousand for non-compliance. That bill goes to the Governor’s desk.

Are you a Cleco customer? The utility is spreading the word on how customers can lower energy costs during the summer months by launching its Watt Matters campaign. Cleco’s Caitlyn Watkins says the program includes three focus areas: Manage it – Save it – Know it. Manage It highlights the budget billing program that allows the customers to pay the same amount each month. Watkins says Save It is implementing small changes at home…:

CUT 13 (13)      “…help customers.”

Find it online at “cleco.com/wattmatters.”

A legislative proposal that supporters say would make it clear in the state constitution that slavery is prohibited in Louisiana fails to get the two-thirds vote needed in the Senate in order for the measure to appear on the October 14th ballot. Gonzales Senator Eddie Lambert voted “no”…:

CUT 29 (09)      “…Constitution.”

The measure will not be appearing on vote ballots this fall as a proposed amendment.