A measure heading to the Senate floor would prohibit the sale of assault weapons to those under the age of 21. It passed out of a Senate committee on a four to three vote and New Orleans Police Superintendent Michael Harrison was on hand to testify in support…
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Opponents say this legislation will not stop a young person from killing someone and the bill only hurts responsible gun owners.

Ville Platte Senator Eric LaFleur withdrew his bill that would allow 18 to 20-year-olds with parental consent to purchase alcohol, after a Senate panel balked at the potential loss of federal funds. Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control Commissioner Juana Marine-Lombard.
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LaFleur says his legislation was an attempt to curtail underage binge drinking.

A bill that would give voters the opportunity to decide if they would want legalized sports betting at establishments that already have gaming passes out of a Senate committee. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Britanny have filed a lawsuit against a San Diego jeweler claiming the business scammed them out of nine-million dollars over the years by grossly over charging them for diamonds. An attorney for the jeweler says his client did nothing wrong.