Recent events throughout the country have prompted law enforcement agencies in Louisiana to begin at least testing body cameras to be worn by officers. President of the Police Foundation, Jim Bueerman, says relationships between communities and police cannot be solved by technology. But he says the cameras will add a tremendous degree of viability and accountability…

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The cameras cost about 295 dollars per officer and are positioned on the officers so they do not get in the way.

State Police say a 20-year-old Iota woman was killed in a single vehicle accident yesterday in Acadia Parish. Authorities say a car, driven by Claire Lejeune, for unknown reasons ran off the right side of the road. They say Lejeune then overcorrected and her vehicle crossed both lanes and ran off the other side of the road striking a tree. Lejeune, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

New legislation drafted by US Senator David Vitter would prohibit the federal government from mandating states to adopt Common Core standards. Jeremy Alford with LaPolitics.com says Vitter explained he changed his position after meeting with parents and teachers in Louisiana who really do not like Common Core. He says that’s what makes this issue so politically charged…

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Alford says Vitter is intent on staying at the forefront of policies that Louisianians care about leading to next year’s governor’s race.

The Bayou State is ranked second best in the nation for work-related injuries and illness according to the Louisiana Workforce Commission. LWC spokesman Tom Guarisco says workers compensation rates in Louisiana were reduced in 2014 by 5.1%…

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He says there is another 2.5 percent reduction recommendation pending for 2015.