The legislative session ends on Thursday at 6 PM and it seems unlikely a bill to bring legalized sports betting to the state’s casinos will pass. Metairie Senator Danny Martiny blames House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry for leading the effort to kill his sports betting bill. Henry says 14 members in his committee voted against the bill…
An LSU poll conducted earlier this year found that 59-percent of Louisiana residents support legalized sports betting. Gretna Representative Joe Marino says the legislature should give the public a chance to legalize sports betting
Lawmakers still need to approve a budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1st, and The fantasy sports tax and regulation bills also need to pass for residents to participate in online fantasy sports contests.
The Legislature approves a constitutional amendment that will allow voters in the 2020 fall presidential election to state whether or not the state does not protect abortion rights. The amendment does not include exceptions for rape or incest, which prompted New Orleans Senator and chairwoman of the state Democratic Party, Karen Carter Peterson to say the amendment empowers rapists…
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Winnfield Senator Gerald Long rose in opposition to Peterson, saying…
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The law would not take effect unless the Supreme Court overturns Roe Vs. Wade, and comes on the heels of Governor Edwards’ signing of a fetal heartbeat abortion ban.