The House Criminal Justice Committee rejects a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. Jeff Palermo has more…
One man has been arrested in Texas and another suspect is still on the lam following a theft of 120-thousand dollars’ worth of wheels and tires from a Slidell car dealership in April. Police said 39 year old Eric Summage was apprehended in Texas and they are still on the lookout for 44 year old Riley Richardson. More arrests are expected in connection with what investigators are considering a professional theft ring along I-10.
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 there are guidelines in place for false accusation related penalties.
The legislation received approval from the House Governmental Affairs Committee and heads to the House floor for final passage.
Legislation is heading to the governor’s desk to extend Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans’ license with the state through 2054. Harrah’s will pay millions of dollars more to the state and city for having Louisiana’s only land-based casino license. A similar bill died last year over concerns that the state was not getting a good deal. Norco Senator Gary Smith says prior to this year’s debate, the legislature hired a consultant to study the casino license’s market value