Should schools still teach children how to write in cursive? The Senate Education Committee says “Yes” as they approved a bill by Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell that requires cursive writing to be taught to public school students by the third grade…
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Mizell is concerned that kids will not know how to write their name or read a letter in cursive. The senate floor will hear the bill next.

The full senate has approved a bill that expands the list of diseases that will be able to use medical marijuana once it becomes available in Louisiana. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt supports the bill, she’s heard from parents of children who suffer from seizures, epielpsy and multiple sclerosis and medical marijuana is the only drug that works for their children.
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The bill now moves to the House.

Jurisdictions that don’t follow federal immigration law could be punished under a bill that’s heading to the House floor. The measure targets what are known as “sanctuary cities.” Attorney General Jeff Landry supports the bill, but Amite Representative Robby Carter is concerned it could lead to racial profiling…
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The bill’s author, Denham Springs Representative, Valarie Hodges says sanctuary cities are a national security threat.

A bill that would let adult motorcycle riders decide if they want to wear a helmet or not failed to get enough votes to pass in the House. New Iberia Representative Terry Landry opposes the bill because of safety concerns…
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Another vote on the bill is expected on Tuesday.