The Senate has advanced a bill to set a minimum age on marriage to 16, so long as there is not an age gap of four years or greater between the two parties when one is under 18. Bill author Baton Rouge Sen. Yvonne Colomb, says minimum ages are set in other aspects in life in an effort to protect young people.
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Winnfield Senator Gerald Long spoke in opposition of the bill, saying that less than 1% marry before the age of 18, adding the arbitrary number could result in unintended consequences.
The bill advances to the House following a 22-15 vote.
LSU cornerback Kelvin Jospeh has removed his name from the transfer portal after putting it in earlier this week.
A 30-year extension for the Harrah’s Casino license in New Orleans Is headed to the Senate floor for final passage after clearing committee. The deal features tens of millions of dollars in payments to the state, and calls for 325 million in upgrades to the facility, including a new hotel. Caesars’ VP of Governmental relations David Satz says it’s a fair deal.
House Republicans push to undo a seven-year sales tax rate put in place in 2018 was successful in advancement of a bill following a 12-5 favorable vote in the House Appropriations Committee. Alexandria Rep. Lance Harris says since the state is running surpluses, that money should go back to tax payers, but Governor’s Executive Council Matthew Block says it should go towards vital government programs..