The Louisiana House approved on Friday afternoon a proposal that will change the legal system for cases involving car accidents. Chalmette Representative Ray Garafalo says this tort reform bill will lower auto insurance rates
The vote was 72-28 in favor of the measure and heads back to the Senate to see if they agree to House changes to the bill.
Legislation barring local governments from suing oil and gas companies for coastal damage dies in the House. Proponents believe the lawsuits should be handled by the state, and not local governments. St. Bernard President Guy McInnis says the lawsuits are very much a local issue and they are not trying to run oil companies out of the state.
Legislation allowing delivery services that use contract workers to deliver alcohol is headed to the Governor’s desk. Bill sponsor Franklin Senator Bret Allain says if it’s signed into law it could really take off in a state like Louisiana.
Health and safety measures will be in place across UL System campuses in the Fall, Jeff Palermo has more on what students and staff can expect.