Governor John Bel Edwards remains hopeful lawmakers can pass a budget plan to address the loss of one-point-three billion dollars in temporary taxes that expire next year. He says since the GOP dominated House Ways and Means committee didn’t like his tax reform plan, House Republican leaders should unveil their own proposal….:
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But Republicans say their plan is to let the legislative process play out.

The House rejects a bill to shorten the waiting period for a divorce for parents with minor children. Homer Representative Patrick Jefferson is disappointed his measure failed saying the longer separation time isn’t fair to couples who just want the stress of the divorce to be finalized:
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But the opposition says people should be given plenty of time to ensure they are making the right decision.

A measure that would prohibit smoking 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 the measure also includes e-cigarettes and similar devices…:
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He says in the 90’s, Louisiana made it illegal to smoke in schools, but this legislation will expand on that law.

The state’s online public charter school, now called University View, is expanding to offer high school students a free two-year degree when they graduate. Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Luce says now that UView is a K-14 public school, they can grow enrollment…:
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Information sessions are being held throughout the state this week and you can find out more online at University-view-dot-academy.