There was emotional testimony in the House over expanding the school voucher program. House Bill 745 will eventually allow all families to apply for state grants for private school tuition regardless of financial need. New Orleans Democrat Jason Hughes surprised Republican lawmakers with his support of the bill.
Alexandria Democrat Representative Ed Larvadain spoke against the bill saying it would jeopardize funding for public schools, which are already having problems recruiting and retaining teachers.
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The House passed the bill 71-32 vote and now heads to the higher chamber.
A Shreveport native gives emotional testimony at the state capitol, after her husband poisoned her with an abortion-inducing drug and a Texas judge sent him to jail for only 180 days. Catherine Herring is the sister of Senator Thomas Pressly who’s authored a bill to increase the penalties for such crimes in Louisiana.
The crime of coerced criminalized abortion would be punishable by no less than five, nor more than 10 years.
The Senate unanimously approves Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell’s bill to prohibit students having their cellphones in class.
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The measure heads to the House for more discussion.