The House Natural Resources Committee approved a bill requested by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to increase the price of hunting licenses to 20 dollars and fishing licenses to $13.50. LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet says the current fees do not pay for what the department needs going forward.
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The bill is projected to generate an additional 10 million dollars annually. Erath Representative Blake Miguez opposed the fee hike. He says people in his district are suffering from a lagging oil industry and don’t want to see costs go up on their favorite hobby…
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Despite the opposition, the measure heads to the House floor.

A move to install cameras in nursing homes cleared a House panel. If approved, you could check on your loved ones at any time…
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Legislation to give certain autism patients the opportunity to use prescribed medical marijuana received approval from a House committee today. State Representative Rodney Lyons says many families struggle with an autistic patient and medinical pot could be a soultion…
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Approved marijuana pharmacies are expected to open later this month.