Now that Governor John Bel Edwards’ proposed commercial activity tax is tabled for the session, he says it’s time for GOP leaders to propose their own plan….:
cut 3 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A measure that would prohibit the use of tobacco products anywhere on a public or private school campus is scheduled to be heard in the House Education Committee today. West Monroe Representative Frank Hoffman says in the 90’s, Louisiana made it illegal to smoke in schools, but this legislation will expand on that law…:
Cut 7 (05) “allow smoking”

The House rejects a bill to shorten the waiting period for a divorce for parents with minor children. The proposal by Homer Representative Patrick Jefferson would reduce the waiting period from one year to six months. Livingston Representative Sherman Mack didn’t like the measure…:
Cut 10 (10) “worth saving”
The legislation failed on a 52-44 vote.

A man from Houma is a millionaire after matching 6 numbers from the April 19th Louisiana Lotto. 52-year-old Robert Liebkemann Jr. received the cash value of $1.04 million dollars, according to the Louisiana Lottery.