The Louisiana House approves legislation that requires the Secretary of State to cross reference information of registered voters with a federal database to make sure noncitizens cannot vote in Louisiana. The bill’s author is New Iberia Representative Beau Beaullieu…
Cut 8 (07) “…agree with that”
That was the voice of Baton Rouge Representative Edmond Jordan at the end of that soundbite. Democrats oppose the measure over concerns the proposal will disenfranchise voters. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell says this legislation is another way to check a person’s immigration records, which could result in a legal citizen not voting…
The bill passed on a 74-29 vote.
The National Weather Service says there’s a good chance a majority of the state will see an inch of rain or more through Saturday night. State Climatologist Jay Grymes says rainfall is certainly needed as more than 80-percent of the state currently has drought conditions and one-fourth of the state is in extreme drought….
Cut 4 (10) “…so to speak”
Louisiana Tech has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Air Force Sustainment Center. Officials say this partnership is designed to create a pipeline of highly skilled graduates prepared to contribute to the Air Force Civilian Service in aircraft and warfighting sustainment and logistics readiness. La Tech President Jim Henderson says even if graduates don’t pursue a career with the military the experience they get opens them up to other careers.
Cut 12 (13) “…the job market”