A measure is heading to the House floor that would allow public high school students to participate in a national survey on sexual risks. Louisiana resident Victoria Kelly testified in the House Education Committee about how she would have been embarrassed to take this survey…
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The measure passed on a seven to four vote, but it might not have enough support on the House floor.

Another bill heading to the House floor would prohibit state agencies from asking on a job application if a person has a criminal record. Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey is concerned ex-convicts will not reveal their criminal history during the interview…
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Despite the objection, the House Governmental Affairs committee passed the bill.

The House failed to pass a bill that would allow motorcycle riders over 21 years old to choose whether not to wear a helmet. Michelle Southern has the story…
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The US Treasury’s decision to put anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman on the front of the 20-dollar bill has generated a lot of discussion. Summer Steib, with the LSU Women’s Center says the original plan was to replace Alexander Hamilton with a woman on the 10-dollar bill, but the new Broadway hit “Hamilton” boosted his popularity…
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Tubman is the first woman to appear on US currency in 100 years.