At the Capitol, the Senate gives final approval to a bill aimed at raising literacy by requiring 3rd graders to pass a reading exam in order to move up to 4th grade. Senator Beth Mizell of Franklinton spoke for the House bill. She says passing it will lead to better outcomes for kids later in life…:
CUT 08 (09) “…we see.”
That bill will go to the Governor for his signature.
The federal environmental protection agency grants nearly a half-million buck to the Louisiana Department of Environmental quality to set up air monitoring in St. James Parish. Congressman Troy Carter says much needs to be done to assure the air is safe…:
CUT 05 (09) “…punish them.”
The grant is part of the Biden Administration’s Investing in America agenda.
The so-called Constitutional Carry bill, which would have allowed citizens over 21 with no criminal record to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, is dead for this year. Oil City Representative Danny McCormick decided to pull his bill – already passed in the House – from consideration, because of amendments senators were sought to tack on the bill…:
CUT 15(12) “…defer it.”
Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau wanted to add an amendment to make sure training would still be required to conceal carry. McCormick says that defeats much of the purpose of his bill.
Baton Rouge Police arrest a man after video circulates online showing him giving a marijuana cigarette to a toddler. The then-5-year-old takes the joint and smokes it. 48-year-old John Hall’s face is seen in the video, so cops had little trouble rounding him up. He is charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. A concerned citizen tipped police off to the video a couple weeks ago.