Drivers should no longer receive speeding tickets in the mail from hidden speed cameras thanks to a new law that goes into effect today. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter says safety should always be a priority on the road, but tricking people into paying tickets isn’t the way to improve safety…:
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That’s why the new law requires warning signs to be posted ahead of speed cameras.

Also as of today, most juvenile killers won’t get life without parole. Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor says the worst of the worst still won’t be given parole eligibility and that will be up to the DAs; but they should use it sparingly. He says this law puts Louisiana in line with a ruling by the US Supreme Court and avoids more litigation..:
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy met with White House officials Monday afternoon to discuss proposals to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. Cassidy and South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham are pushing a health care bill to replace Obamacare, which is why Cassidy received an invite to meet with Health Secretary Tom Price and President Trump’s top aides…:
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A school teacher from the Baton Rouge area and a principal from Acadiana are the Louisiana State Teacher and Principal of the Year, which is awarded annually by the state Department of Education. Tommy Byler, the principal of North Vermilion High School, received the honor of Principal of the Year. Byler says it’s amazing to be an ambassador for public education…:
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Kimberly Eckert, a 9th grade English teacher at Brusly High School in West Baton Rouge, received the teacher of the year honor.