The House Governmental Affairs Committee approved a bill that would allow the state to keep secret where they purchase lethal drugs to carry out an execution. Pharma companies have stopped selling Louisiana those chemicals, but supporters, like Covington Representative Mark Wright say the law would encourage them to begin again. He adds restarting executions is a public safety issue.
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A bill that would up the amount of time a minor has to work before getting a break from five hours to eight hours has stalled in the House after a heated argument on the lower chamber floor. Bill writer, Bossier City Representative Raymond Crews, says the legislation would improve adolescent employment opportunities, and…
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Opponents argue it would impact high schooler’s education.
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President Trump is scheduled to tour Sempra’s Cameron LNG Export Facility next Tuesday, highlighting energy-related job growth during his third trip to Louisiana since taking office. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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New LSU athletics director Scott Woodward appeared on ESPN’s After Further Review with Matt Mascona and was asked about basketball coach Will Wade. Woodward says Wade has their support and backing and it will be that way until it’s not. He added that they hope Wade is LSU’s coach for a long time, but things change and minds change.