New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd wants health insurers to provide mental health coverage for victims of rape. The legislation is personal for Boyd because her mother was raped at the age of 15. Boyd says her mother had psychological issues.
Cut 11 (10) “…was 30.”
The bill also requires coverage for at least one year of postpartum psychosis screenings for victims who have a child as a result of the rape.
For the upcoming regular session, Marrero Representative Kyle Green has filed legislation that would have all statewide offices be term-limited to two terms, just like the governor…
Cut 7 (11) “…elected officials.”
Green’s legislation is a constitutional amendment and will need voter approval.
BESE removes the requirement for high school seniors to complete FAFSA to graduate. BESE President Ronnie Morris says some families do not want to give out their tax and income information and the form is simply not necessary to graduate.
The new policy goes into effect next school year.
AAA is rolling out new technology that sends alerts to drivers to slow down and move over when they are approaching a stranded motorist on the side of the road. Spokesperson Don Redman says motorists will receive alerts when a AAA member is in an unsafe location.
Cut 8 (11) “…roadway assistance.”
Cut 8 (11) “…roadway assistance.”
AAA researchers found 123 roadside assistant providers were killed by passing vehicles between 2015 and 2021.