Teachers Win Pay Raise in Baton Rouge
June 4, 2019
After some behind the scenes turmoil on Monday, Louisiana legislators agreed on a package deal to effectively give public school teachers a raise of $1,000.
Tag: 2019 legislative session
Louisiana Senate-Approved Hemp, CBD Bill “One of the Most Restrictive in the Country”
June 3, 2019
The fact that a major marijuana and CBD advocacy group has come out against a bill to legalize the growth of hemp and the sale of CBD products in Louisiana should tell you a lot about it. HB491 passed the Louisiana Senate by a vote of 34-2 on Saturday, but not before heavily amending the […]
New Orleans Is Another Step Closer To Getting Its #FairShare
June 2, 2019
In a rare Saturday Senate session, HB522 passed, granting New Orleans a new source of financial support.
Louisiana Senate Approves Anti-Abortion Language, Denies $9 Minimum Wage
May 22, 2019
On Tuesday the Louisiana Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill to amend the state constitution to say that abortion is considered a protected right.
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