Sensible Marijuana Policy for Louisiana released two billboards to encourage people to call their legislators to vote in favor of expanding access to medical marijuana. Michelle Southern has more…
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Here’s a shocking story out of Thibodaux. Police there say a juvenile beat up an elderly woman who refused to give oral sex. The incident happened as the 61-year-old woman was walking down the street. The juvenile male was charged with simple battery of the infirmed.

Governor Edwards has signed legislation that takes a step towards containing the cost of the TOPS scholarship. It could result in a TOPS recipient paying a portion of their tuition starting in the fall of 2017, if tuition costs go up at the school they attend. Mandeville Senator Jack Donahue is the author of the measure and says TOPS has been beneficial to Louisiana students and the program needs to be preserved…
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Similar legislation was vetoed by former Governor Bobby Jindal.

Legislation that would make it a hate crime if a person targets police officers or firefighters is nearing final legislative passage. The bill’s author, Alexandria Representative Lance Harris, says additonal protections are needed for those who protect and serve…
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The measure has been dubbed as the “Blue Lives Matter” bill.