The House sends a bill to the governor that would allow riverboat casinos to expand onto land. Matt Doyle has more.
Public School teachers are hitting the hip when it comes to paying for school supplies for their students. A new survey released says teachers are spending about 480 dollars a year on notebooks, pens, and other supplies without reimbursement. Les Landon is a spokesperson for the Louisiana Federation of Teachers.
He says there is already a growing tide of discontent sweeping across the country. He adds Louisiana has not addressed its educational shortfalls for years.
A recent 5-cent rise in gas prices puts the state average at $2.59 a gallon. AAA fuel analyst, Don Redman, says multiple factors are all conspiring against the consumer. Gas prices during the summer typically fluctuates due to more traveling and reformulated fuel. Redman says in addition to increased sanctions, increased energy demands will affect national and global prices.
The House passed a 15 week abortion ban bill with amendments on a 78-9 vote, clearing one of the last hurdles before it arrives on the Governor’s desk for his likely approval. The Senate has already approved one version of the legislation. Denham Springs Representative Valerie Hodges says the legislation could prevent hundreds of abortions in Louisiana a year.
The bill heads back to the Senate.