Already punted twice, floor debate on marijuana legalization was rescheduled for Tuesday. Also postponed was a bill to allow industrial polluters to audit themselves.
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Brief: Orphan wells, voluntary industrial audits and abortion reporting
Lafayette area reps are moving bills waiving taxes on re-opened orphaned wells and creating new reporting requirements for abortions.
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Brief: House unanimously asks Congress to repeal ‘windfall elimination’
The highly unpopular Windfall Elimination Provision strips Louisiana state retirees of the Social Security benefits they may have earned on other jobs
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Brief: House punts several bills, clearing space for Wednesday pot debate
The House deferred action on the police bill of rights, tax exemptions for feminine hygiene products and further tweaks to alcohol delivery.
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No confidence: Lafayette police union resists new chief
In the short time since he took over the department, Glover has made waves. Chiefs often find themselves in conflict with unions. But the relationship between Glover and the Police Association of Lafayette, so far, is combustible.
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Opinion: The City Council has lost control over LUS and LUS Fiber
The past and current mayor-president have used loopholes to appoint unqualified directors for LUS and LUS Fiber without the City Council’s approval.
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House committee votes to let industries audit themselves
The bill had already been approved by the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment. The Governmental Affairs Committee held a separate hearing to consider its effect on Louisiana’s Public Records Law.
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Brief: ‘Stop Social Media Censorship Act’ stalled in Senate
The bill is up for reconsideration Wednesday.
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Brief: Land swap for Lafayette fire station passes House
The university wants to develop the fire station property for possible residential housing, while the city wants to build a new, larger Fire Station No. 5 on the Cajundome Boulevard tract.
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Legalizing recreational marijuana may still be up to parishes, municipalities
The provision raises the potential for “cannabis commuting” much the way people commute to casinos.
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Hey Lafayette: Let’s celebrate small businesses and nonprofits for SOLA Giving Day
Over the last year, Lafayette showed what resilience looks like. And we want to celebrate that achievement and shine a light on the locals that got us to this point.
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Will Louisiana fully legalize marijuana? 10 things to know about the debate
Lawmakers are also considering loosening medical marijuana rules.
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