Signs will be required to be posted 500 feet ahead of intersections that have red light cameras beginning August 1, because of a bill signed into law by the governor. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says this bill protects citizens’ right of due process, because if a motorist gets a ticket where a sign is not posted, they can get the ticket waived.
The measure was approved with bipartisan support from both chambers.
Governor Edwards’ tax proposals are not doing well two days in to the second special session. All revenue generating bills must start in the House Ways and Means Committee and LaPolitics.com publisher, Jeremy Alford says based on early action, he doesn’t see the legislature raising the $600 million needed to close the budget gap.
Twenty-one percent of the Common Core English and math standards will change, as suggested by a 26-member review panel. BESE President Jim Garvey says that may not sound like much, but it’s about the same amount of changes that were made when they switched to Common Core initially.
This puts to rest nearly a three year debate over whether the Common Core standards should be taught in public schools.
People who would like to be field agents for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries can apply online through the Department of Civil Service website, as they are looking for up to 23 cadets. LDWF spokesman Adam Einck says the class of graduating agents will fill field office vacancies around the state. He says they’ll train on general enforcement work on the state’s many wildlife management areas…: