A measure that would establish statewide regulations for ride sharing services like Uber and Lyft is approved by the full House. The bill would end local agreements like the one in The Big Easy where riders are charged a 50 cent fee. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter was upset this bill would supersede that arrangement…:
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Other lawmakers suggested New Orleans is trying to get the most money possible out of the business which isn’t fair to consumers.

A measure that would prohibit public universities from having their name or images to market alcoholic beverages was voluntarily deferred in the House Education Committee. Some say this encourages college kids to drink, but Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater says given the massive cuts to higher education, schools need this opportunity to generate funds…:
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Local brewing companies also opposed the bill.

A measure that would make it illegal for adults to allow a children 12 and under from handling fully automatic guns heads to the House floor.

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ULM Athletic Director Brian Wickstrom’s contract will not be extended. In a release, ULM President Dr. Nick Bruno said he knew it was Wickstrom’s eventual goal to move to a larger program, and he’s pleased with all that was accomplished with Warhawks athletics with him at the helm. Wickstrom has been with the Warhawks since July 2013, his his contract expires on June 30th.