A concealed carry on campus bill passed the House. The bill allows school visitors with a concealed carry permit to possess a firearm while on campus, but does not allow school officials or students with a permit to carry. Baton Rouge Representative Denise Marcelle says allowing concealed handguns on campus would be a distraction…
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The measure heads to the Senate.

And two bills that would expand the number of patients who could be eligible for medical marijuana treatment is closing in on final legislative passage. Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says medicinal pot could help those suffering from Parkinson’s, intractable pain or PTSD…
cut 9 (08) “…of marijuana”

A bill that would allow bullet proof backpacks in public schools is one step away from the governor’s desk after clearing committee….
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Don Molino”

Today is a National Day of Prayer. Governor Edwards will participate in a prayer session at noon inside the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol.