Governor Edwards proposal to provide teachers with a one-thousand dollar pay raise and also provide public schools with 39-million dollars in block grant funding received approval from a key committee in the House. The Appropriations Committee okayed the proposal, despite concerns it may cause funding problems in future years. House Republicans rejected a similar proposal earlier this year over concerns the state can’t afford this type of spending.

Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval’s proposal banning handheld cellphone use while driving is up for a critical vote in a Senate committee this morning…
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A bill that enacts statewide regulations for ride-sharing services, so that Uber and Lyft can expand operations to areas out of the state’s largest cities is nearing final passage. Winnfield Senator Gerald Long says this is an important bill for central Louisiana…
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The bill still needs House approval of changes made by the Senate and that is expected to happen.

A bill that gives judges a 2.5 percent pay raise starting July 1st and additional 2.5-percent increases through 2023 is headed to the governor’s desk. Supporters say the pay hike will put salaries for judges in Louisiana at the Southern Regional Average. Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter voted for the legislation, but made this point on the House floor…
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Three House members voted against the bill, conservative Republicans Beryl Amedee, Dodie Horton and Blake Miguez.