A bill heading to the Senate floor would make it possible for the Louisiana legislature to use the courts to remove a public official from office for malfeasance or gross misconduct. Under the bill by West Monroe Senator Jay Morris, it would take a two-third vote by either the House or Senate for a lawsuit to be filed.
Cut 7 (09) “…easier to prove.”
Senate Bill 425 passed on a four to three vote. Democrats oppose the measure; Baton Rouge Senator Larry Selders expressed concern that a politician could be ousted based solely on accusations of wrongdoing.
Cut 8 (09) “…they’re not convicted.”
One month from the May 16th primary and Jeanne Burns spoke to a local political strategist about the U.S. Senate Republican primary.
Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Jeanne Burns.”
Louisiana High school seniors considering college choices will soon get personalized emails to help. The Board of Regents is joining forces with public colleges and universities, higher education systems and college-access organizations in this venture. Tristan Denley, with academic affairs and innovation at the Board of Regents, says the emails are prepared specifically for each recipient.