2:30 PM Newscast

A proposal attempting to make Louisiana the first state in the South to legalize recreational use of marijuana failed in the House Criminal Justice Committee. New Orleans Representative John Bagneris brought the bill before the panel.

Cut 8 (12) “…smaller and smaller .”

Colorado was one of the first to legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. But Winnsboro Representative Steve Pylant says that state is still dealing with illegal drug activity as authorities recently executed the state’s biggest drug bust involving marijuana growers.

Cut 10 (12) “…in Colorado”

After about a ten-minute discussion on the proposal, the marijuana legalization bill was soundly defeated.

State officials found guilty of sexual harassment could be set to foot much of the bill for their misdeeds if Senate approved legislation gets final approval on the House floor before the end of the session. Slidell Senator Sharon Hewitt says if an official is sued for sexual harassment, her legislation would limit the impact of the damages to taxpayers.

cut 12(09)   “…financially””

The legislation received approval from the House Governmental Affairs Committee and heads to the House floor for final passage.

The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill that places signs on I-10 at the Texas and Mississippi borders declaring that motorists are entering the Home of the Who Dat Nation. New Orleans Senator Wesley Bishop says a metal banner with the message will be added to existing road signs, and they will be funded by fans.

Cut 5 (11) “…paying for it.”