A House committee supports a bill that would give law enforcement agencies the ability to scan motorists license plates. The bill’s author, Lake Charles Senator, Ronnie Johns, says the goal of this legislation is to help authorities catch motorists who do not have auto insurance…
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But Wendy Adams with the Libertarian Party says it would put people at risk for theft and fraud because a driver’s private information would be stored…
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Despite Adams’ testimony the measure passed the House Criminal Justice Committee on an eight to three vote and and it heads to the full House for consideration. It’s already passed the Senate.

Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden has announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District Seat, challenging incumbent Cedric Richmond. Holden says he has accomplished great things for Baton Rouge in his 12 years as mayor. He adds he’s worked with other mayors to improve southeast Louisiana and intends to do that as a US Representative..
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Holden and Richmond are both Democrats.

Democratic US Senate candidate Foster Campbell held a press conference today to discuss what he would do if elected as our U.S. Senator. Many analysts say a democrat will have a hard time winning this race but, Campbell says his values reflect the residents of Louisiana, not party lines…
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