A Senate-approved bestiality bill that’s been grabbing headlines passed unanimously through a House committee. The bill would update bestiality laws, and codify them as only applying to acts between man and animal. Some opponents argue the bill is an attempt to protect homosexual behavior. The bill’s sponsor, New Orleans Senator JP Morrell…
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The measure now heads to the House floor.

Religous leaders have helped defeat a bill that called for referendum in Tangipahoa on whether they want a riverboat casino in their parish. Pastor Louis Husser at Crossgate church says such a vote would be unfair…
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A casino operator in Bossier City has looked at moving their license to Tangipahoa.

The Louisiana Federation of Teachers say the average teacher salary has fallen two-thousand dollars below what teachers make in Southern states. L-F-T spokesperson Les Landon says they are polling members to find out what actions they should take to help improve pay and other issues impacting teachers….
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Landon says they will release a report next month with the results.

State Police has arrested a Morehouse Parish Deputy for alleged inappropriate sexual contact with an inmate at the detention center in Bastrop. 50-year-old Terry Davis is facing a charge of malfeasance in office.