Current law allows prosecutors to charge 17-year-olds as an adults in cases when a violent crime is committed. But 17-year-olds who commit lesser crimes go through the juvenile justice system. A bill that would Repeal the Age Act that raised the age to 18 is making its way through the legislative process. But University of Louisiana at Lafayette professor Matthew Green says existing law should stay in place…
A bill that would allow for criminal and civil penalties against those who reveal the identities of those involved with an execution is headed to the house floor. New Orleans Democrat Rep. Delisha Boyd reiterated a goal for truth and transparency in government and she said that bullies should be held liable for their actions.
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Entergy Director of Resource Planning Laura Beauchamp says Entergy has approximately 230 megawatts of renewable resources including the Capital Region Solar facility, which began delivering power to the grid in October 2020. She says they’re proud to transition towards cleaner energy sources while delivering reliable and affordable power.