But it faces strong opposition from law enforcement. A committee will hear the bill Tuesday.
Tag: 2014 legislative session
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics
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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Live chat: State Sen. Conrad Appel talks about Common Core, other bills
Join us at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Posted inEnvironment, Government & Politics
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.
Posted inSchools
Fact-checking Wednesday’s remarks from House hearing on Common Core standards
State rep complains about lack of input — but state officials were involved years ago.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Schools
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.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Live chat Thursday: Rep. Cameron Henry discusses state budget, Common Core
He’ll take questions from Lens readers at 1 p.m. Thursday.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Schools
Trio of pending bills addresses Louisiana’s welter of early-childhood programs
A separate bill would cover the cost of pre-K programs for all 4-year-olds in Louisiana.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Live chat replay: State Rep. Walt Leger discusses New Orleans legislation
At 1 p.m., he’ll be online to take your questions and comments.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Unusual coalition aims to reduce high prisoner count in Louisiana
Louisiana is a world leader in locking up its own residents, with an incarceration rate that rivals totalitarian regimes. A group of liberals, libertarians and business leaders are trying to end that distinction. Several bills have been introduced in the Legislature to lessen drug sentences, expand parole eligibility and release sick, elderly inmates.