Governor Jeff Landry will hold a press conference in the next hour to discuss the state’s need for a constitutional convention. Landry wants remove items out of the constitution and put into state law, giving legislators more flexibility when there is a budget deficit. He says it will prevent deep cuts to health care and higher ed…
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Democrats say they are in the dark on what items will be moved out of the constitution.

The full House has approved a bill that removes the requirement that businesses must provide minor workers a 30-minute break if they work for five consecutive hours. Denham Springs Representative Roger Wilder says the policy prevents teens from landing work with some businesses…
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The measure heads to the Senate for more discussion.

The Senate Transportation Committee has put the brakes on a bill that sought to repeal the state’s mandatory motorcycle helmet law. Beau Gaspard has more…
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The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says has graduated its 36th cadet class. 19 newly commissioned agents are ready to begin, enforcing hunting, fishing and boating regulations. Gavin Bazer of Benton was awarded the physical fitness award and also had the highest overall score among the new cadets.