A bill that would allow victims of domestic violence with restraining orders to carry a concealed handgun with an expedited and temporary permit passed out of the House Criminal Justice committee. Denham Springs Rep. Valerie Hodges, says according to the FBI, a woman is battered every 15 seconds…:
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The measure now heads to the full House.

Relocating fetal tissue from an abortion could land someone behind bars for at least 10 years, under a proposal by Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti. He says people should not benefit in any way from induced abortions…:
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The bill has been approved by the Senate, as well as a House committee.

Legislation that could result in TOPS students no longer having their entire tuition paid heads to the governor for his signature. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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Gas prices have topped the $2 mark in Louisiana. AAA says the statewide average price for a gallon of regular is now $2.01.