Several new laws go into effect tomorrow. One of them makes kratom illegal. Kratom comes from a plant native to Southeast Asia and can cause psychosis at high doses. The bill’s author, West Monroe Republican Senator Jay Morris, says Kratom has the addictive qualities of opioids.
Also starting tomorrow, you can show off more of a dark side as you cruise down the highway. That’s because a new law goes into effect allowing for your front windows to be tinted darker – 25-percent light transmission, down from the previous standard of 40-percent. The bill was written by Marksville Republican Representative Daryl Deshotel, who says tinted windows are needed for Louisiana’s climate.
Cut 12 (07) “…us stay cooler.”
The LSU Student Food Pantry is now $52,390 richer, thanks to LSU fans scarfing down that many Jello shots in Rocco’s Jello Shot Challenge during the College World Series. Campus Life Manager Jennifer Cristina says you may not realize this, but the need for food pantries at college campuses is tremendous during these times.
Cut 8 (14) “…that many students.”
Condolences to Governor Landry, as he mourns the passing of his father, Al. Former state senator Fred Mills says many people in St. Martin Parish loved Al Landry and he loved his family…