Kids who use the internet to play games could be chatting with predators without knowing it. A bill headed to the governor’s desk would let parents check online usernames through the state’s sex offender database. Metairie Representative Cameron Henry says the penalty for sex offenders not providing their online information would be the same as not registering at all…
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Governor Edwards is expected to sign the bill.

Also on the governor’s desk, is legislation that would require muncipiliaties to place signs at the intersections where red light cameras are installed. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says under the law, if a warning sign is not posted, the fine could be challenged…
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The measure faced little opposition at the capitol.
A report out of Tulane University says if cuts needs to be made to TOPS, it would be more beneficial to state if needs based students were protected first. Emelie Gunn has more…
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State lawmakers have agreed to raise the GPA requirement for upper-tier TOPS students, who also receive a stipend to help pay for their higher education costs. The legislation heading to the governor’s desk would raise the GPA requirement to 3.25 for a TOPS Performance Award and 3.5 for a TOPS Honors Award.