U-S House Speaker Mike Johnson is adamant he is not resigning despite calls from hard line Republicans who are not happy he’s working with Democrats to pass legislation that would provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. The Republican from Bossier Parish says efforts to remove him from office are not helpful.
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Discussion has begun in the Louisiana House over a proposed bill that would result in the state holding a constitutional convention in May. Governor Landry wants to streamline the state’s current constitution by moving sections of it into state law. New Orleans Representative Delisha Boyd says she’s unclear what changes could be made…

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The public will have a chance to vote in November on any changes to the state constitution.

The Louisiana House has approved legislation that critics have labeled as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.” It prohibits teachers in K-through-12th grade from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation during class time, or even during extracurricular and athletic events. Haughton Representative Dodie Horton is the author of the legislation…
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The proposal was approved on a 69-28 vote and heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The Louisiana Senate has approved legislation that would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory in public classrooms. New Orleans Senator Royce Duplessis is concerned the legislation is too broad and it will impact a teachers’ ability to educate students about subjects that some may find difficult…
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The bill’s author, Denham Springs Senator Valerie Hodges, says her legislation will not prevent educators from teaching history lessons.