A proposal to allow a parish by parish vote on the legalization of sports gambling at the state’s 15 riverboat casinos, four racetracks and New Orleans land based casino passed a Senate committee, despite opposition from religious leaders. First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula Pastor David Cranford says this bill will cost lives.
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Supporters of the legislation say sports gambling is here already, but this allow the state to generate tax revenues from it.

Baton Rouge native Scott Woodward says it’s an incredible opportunity to take over as LSU’s athletics director. The LSU alum said at his introductory press conference that LSU will win SEC and NCAA championships and do so with integrity. He says money to pay good coaches and have great facilities will be important…
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Governor John Bel Edwards and State Police are not releasing many details about the reported break-in that occurred last week at the governor’s mansion where a man was found sleeping on the couch after breaking an antique table. State Police say they are evaluating their security procedures and security expert Joshua Nicholson says more manpower isn’t just the answer…
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34-year-old Reynard Green of Baton Rouge was arrested and faces numerous charges.

Delhi Senator Francis Thompson’s truth in labeling law for ag products has cleared the Senate. It would prohibit a food from being called cauliflower rice when there is no rice inside the package. Food manufacturers in violation of this proposed law would be fined 500-dollars. Thompson says they have until October 2020 to properly label their packages…
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Thompson has a separate bill that prohibits the mislabeling of milk.