On the first day lawmakers could file bills for the upcoming legislative session, Covington Representative Paul Hollis produced a measure that would take away penalties under the Affordable Care Act. He says you shouldn’t put a mandate on people to buy a product…:
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Hollis expects a great deal of support from the legislature when they convene in April.

Louisiana receives a top rating for its highway safety laws by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety. President Jackie Gillan says even though the state received a green rating, that doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done…:
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She says Louisiana has 9 out of 15 recommended traffic safety laws.

Head Coach Ed Orgeron’s first recruiting class at LSU is ranked in the top 10. Jeff Palermo has thoughts from Coach “O”…:
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A former Caddo Parish School Board employee has been arrested after police say he misappropriated at least $260-thousand in public funds. Cindy Chadwick with the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says 32-year-old Brandon Lewis bought car parts using the School Board’s account..:
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Lewis is charged with unauthorized use of an access card, felony theft, and forgery.