The House Transportation Committee overwhelming supports legislation that would prohibit hand-held cell phone use while driving. Jennifer Smith with Stop Distractions-dot-org says 18 states have approved similar laws and in some states like Georgia, they’ve seen amazing results
A similar bill in Louisiana died in the Senate last year.
LSU will hold its first Giving Day on Tuesday. It’s a 24-hour fundraiser that starts at midnight. LSU Foundation spokesperson Sara Whittaker says there are many matching challenges for students and alumnus.
A goal of 1,860 donors has been set to commemorate the year LSU was founded. Donations can be made at geauxgive.lsu.edu.
A constitutional amendment that would exempt diapers and feminine products from the state sales tax clears committee, but not before finding out it may cost the state more than previously thought. Matt Doyle has the story.
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