A House committee advances legislation that would move regulatory power of the state’s medical marijuana program out of the Ag Department and into the Department of Health. Making the product available to the public has faced repeated delays and grower GB Sciences President John Davis is tired of the wait.
GB Sciences is partnered with the LSU AgCenter to grow part of the state’s medical marijuana crop.
Governor Edwards has deemed May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month. So far 20 people have died this year in motorcycle accidents and nearly 300 injured. State Police Sgt. Jared Sandifer says the department offers a refresher course for riders
Cut 11 (08) “…around the state.”
A Council for a Strong America report says the state needs to do more in making sure parents are able to find child care. CEO of the Committee of 100 Michael Olivier (Olivia) says the infant and child care crisis is costing the state $1.1 billion each year and that’s lost earnings and productivity
Cut 4 (10) “…they can afford.”
5,000 children are currently on a state waiting list for funding to pay for child care education