The full House approves a measure that would make it easier for Louisiana voters to recall elected officials. The proposal comes just months after a failed attempt to recall Jefferson Parish President Mike Yenni amid a teen sexting scandal. Covington Representative Paul Hollis says he saw a similar attempt in his own district years ago…:
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The bill reducing the number of required recall petition signatures now heads to the Senate.

A bill that would allow people convicted of drug-related felonies to get food stamps and welfare benefits when they leave prison advanced to the House floor. New Orleans Representative Helena Moreno says this would help former inmates get back into the community…:
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A Baton Rouge judge has sentenced former Sons of Guns star Will Hayden to life in prison on rape charges. Hayden was unanimously convicted April 7th of raping two preteen girls more than two decades apart in East Baton Rouge Parish. In Livingston, Hayden is scheduled for trial July 10 on another aggravated rape count of the same 15-year-old girl who testified as one of his two accusers in the Baton Rouge case.

The University of Louisiana System President announces a contest for one student to receive a 500-dollar scholarship by coming up with his 10-thousandth tweet. Dr. Jim Henderson, who is an avid fan of twitter, says it’s a very small milestone in the grand scheme of things but thought this would be a good way to get students involved….:
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Participants can be current or future students.