In an effort to reduce traffic crashes, a Louisiana lawmaker is proposing that drivers take a short test when they renew their driver’s license. Jeanne Burns has the story…
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The House Governmental Affairs Committee votes in favor of legislation that would shield the dollar amounts student athletes receive from public universities. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The House Transportation Committee has put the brakes on a bill that seeks to require drivers to take a driver’s knowledge test when they renew their driver’s license every six years. Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin says the test would provide drivers with a refresher on the rules of the road…
Several House Transportation members have reservations about the proposed legislation. Lawmakers are all for safer roads, but Monroe Representative Pat Moore says requiring drivers to take a test every six years is too much…
McMakin says Louisiana has its share of bad drivers and requiring regular driving tests can result in fewer crashes…
Moore says requiring drivers who need to renew their license to watch a video that would contain basic rules of the road and tips on how to be a safer driver is a better solution…
McMakin says he’ll look at revising his proposed legislation and bring it up for debate at a later date.
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Former LSU star Flau’jae Johnson was the eighth overall selection by the Golden State Valkyries in Monday night’s WNBA draft. Shortly after, Johnson was traded to the Seattle Storm in exchange for the draft rights to Marta Suarez and a 2028 second-round pick. Johnson says being drafted is a dream come true.
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Johnson immediately becomes a key piece for Seattle and is expected to see significant playing time right away. The former national champion knows the pressure that comes with being a WNBA rookie, but Johnson says she is confident that her skills will translate to the next level.
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The House Governmental Affairs Committee has approved legislation that would prohibit the public from seeing how much student-athletes receive from a public university as part of a revenue sharing deal. New Orleans Representative Candace Newell, who has a nephew on the LSU football team, supports the legislation…
Attorney Scott Sternberg spoke in opposition to the legislation. He’s representing three media members in a lawsuit against LSU seeking information on the revenue share deals. Sternberg says these are public dollars going student-athletes and the public has the right to know how that money is being spent…
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But many lawmakers believe shielding the financials of a revenue sharing deal between a student and the university is best for their safety. Alexandria Representative Ed Larvadain…
A federal settlement involving a lawsuit against the NCAA gave universities the ability to pay athletes directly. The Public Affairs Research Council spoke in opposition. PAR president Steven Procopio says athletic departments now receive tax revenue from online gambling, so the taxpayer should have the right to know how the school spends it…
This bill has now been approved by two different House committees and heads to the House floor for more discussion.
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The father of a student was shot by his 13-year-old son in front of the Tangipahoa Alternative School in Hammond this morning. Hammond Police Chief Edwin Bergeron says the father was dropping his son off at school, when his son refused to leave the vehicle. Bergeron says the father decided to take his son back home and that’s when he was shot…
Bergeron says after the father’s vehicle hit a home across the street, the armed 13-year-old started walking to the school, but the school resource officer acted quickly to disarm the teen
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The adult victim is in stable condition at a local hospital. The 13-year-old shooter was taken to a juvenile facility. And Bergeron is calling the school resource officer a hero for preventing more violence…