The Louisiana Senate has approved an anti-abortion constitutional amendment. Monroe Representative Katrina Jackson’s proposal would make it clear in the state’s constitution that the state doesn’t protect abortion rights…
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If the House approves Senate changes to the bill, voters will have a chance to vote on this amendment in October.

An employee for a DOTD contractor was killed in a work zone on the I-10 Atchafalya Basin Bridge. State transportation spokesperson Rodney Mallett says in this particular work zone, workers are conducting joint repairs during non-peak driving hours…
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State Police is investigating the incident.

A proposal seeking voter approval to increase the minimum wage to nine-dollars an hour has died in the senate, because the votes are not there to place the item on the ballot. New Orleans Senator Wesley Bishop says that’s a shame, because a recent LSU poll found Louisiana voters support a higher minimum wage
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Governor John Bel Edwards has backed legislation to increase the minimum wage, but the GOP controlled legislature does not support it.

Legislation that would create a database of veteran-owned businesses to help consumers who may want to do business with them is one step closer to final legislative approval. Governor John Bel Edwards supports the legislation and he says safeguards are in place to prevent abuse of the program…
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The Senate Commerce committee approved the House approved bill today and it heads to the full Senate.