Bill to lessen crime of marijuana possession backed by liberals, libertarians
But it faces strong opposition from law enforcement. A committee will hear the bill Tuesday.
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Government & Politics
Live blog: Civil Service Commission considers overhaul of hiring, promotion rules
Bill backed by Mayor Landrieu would extend deadline for new civil courthouse
It also would allow court fees to fund the relocation of Civil District Court to the old Charity building.
Live blog: Senate committee considers bill giving governor more control over levee board
The bill is one of several filed in response to the levee board's lawsuit against oil and gas companies.
Landrieu looking for three tax increases to pay for consent decrees, pensions
Mayor pushing legislative efforts to increase revenues, rather than making cuts to city services.
Live chat: State Sen. Conrad Appel talks about Common Core, other bills
Join us at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Landrieu proposes far-reaching changes in how city employees are hired and evaluated
Rules that control hiring, promotion and discipline would be rewritten.
Oil and gas interests have no better friend in Baton Rouge than the combative Sen. Adley
Gas and oil interests have been good to Robert Adley, and as a senator, Adley has been unfailingly good to them. He insists the Flood Protection Authority lawsuit seeking damages for coastal destruction is illegal. The bills he's moving would make sure of that.
Live chat Thursday: Join us for an online conversation with J.P. Morrell
State senator supports Common Core standards, as well as lawsuit against oil and gas companies.
Live blog Wednesday: Key committee considers bill to derail Common Core
Meeting starts at 9 a.m. Two key Democrats say they support a compromise that would delay tougher testing.
