Republican Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie joins Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s motion to vacate Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Jeff Palermo reports Johnson has no plans to leave…
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In the state legislature, a bill to create a gun-free zone in New Orleans’ entertainment district is voluntarily deferred after debate in House Governmental Affairs. Bill author Rep Alonzo Knox pulled the bill and told committee members he planned to address points made in debate and present the bill at a later time.
The Louisiana Senate approves a bill to prohibit public school teachers from teaching critical race theory. Denham Springs Senator Valerie Hodges says her legislation will not prevent educators from teaching history lessons…
The bill passed on a 28-11 vote and heads to the House for more discussion.
And the House approves legislation that critics have labeled as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill.” It prohibits K-12 teachers from discussing gender identity and sexual orientation during class time, extracurricular and school athletic events. New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry spoke in opposition…
The proposal was approved on a 69-28 vote and heads to the Senate.