UPDATE: Appeals Court Clears Way For Second Redistricting Session
Lawmakers will convene on Wednesday.
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UPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on Arrival
A committee overwhelmingly voted against the bill despite emotional testimony from families affected by death penalty cases.
“Southern Nights” Bill Gets Overwhelming Support In House
The bill would make Allen Toussaint's song an official state anthem.
Lafayette Lawmaker Proposes Basin Bridge Commission, Police
The commission would be allowed to set the speed limit along the bridge.