Louisiana now ranks second in the nation with the highest hit and run rate of fatal crashes per capita, according to a new survey from the AAA foundation. The national study concluded there is a hit and run fatality every minute in the nation. Don Redman is with AAA
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The report found most victims of fatal hit and run crashes are pedestrians and bicyclists.

A Senate Committee pases a House-approved bill that would allow families to put video cameras in the nursing home rooms of loved ones. Baton Rouge Senator Dan Claitor says after using cameras to watch his elderly father, he’s supportive of the idea.
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The legislation was inspired by a Louisiana family who suspected a nursing home staff member was beating a family member in their room.

A domestic violence firearms bill cleared a House panel that further restricts possession of a gun by someone who is under a protective order…
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And the House Education committee has approved legislation that would require public schools to provide 30- minute recess during the school day. Opponents says there’s not enough time to give students a half-hour recess period, but the bill’s author Houma Representative Beryl Amedee says it’s worthwhile endeavor…
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