More than 430 new laws go into effect today as a result of the spring legislative regular session. One of those bills is the Max Gruver Act, which increases the penalties and makes it a felony to orchestrate hazing that leads to serious injuries or death. Lafayette Representative Nancy Landry is the author of the legislation…
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It’s also now legal to carry around switchblades. Decades ago, they were banned because switchblades were considered a dangerous weapon based on how they were used in mob and greaser moves in the 1950s and 60s. Covington Representative Mark Wright authored the legislation to make them legal again. He says it’s common sense legislation…
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But Wright says it remains illegal to conceal them from officers during traffic stops.

Good news for 45-hundred low income families on a waiting list to receive assistance to send their young kids to child care. They will be removed from that list and have the opportunity enroll in a child care center thanks to a 39-million dollar one-time investment by the federal government. Executive Director of the Early Childhood operations, Lisa Brochard, this will not only benefit the children, but parents too…
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Letters are going out today to those families that are coming off the waiting list.

Four-star wide receiver Trey Palmer from Kentwood High School announced his commitment to LSU. Shea Dixon with 24-7 sports says Palmer’s decision could cause a domino effect for other high profile recruits…
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Palmer is rated as the number one receiver in the Class of 2019.