This Week in Louisiana Politics: New driving law, state senator enters New Orleans mayor race
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Governor Jeff Landry started off the week signing several bills into law, many of them, he said, will bring down our insurance rates. One law also makes it illegal to have a cell phone in your hands while driving.
The already crowded pool of New Orleans mayoral candidates just got a bit bigger. State Senator Royce Duplessis announced his intent to run. He joins New Orleans Council President Helena Moreno. Political insiders say both are top contenders for the position.
Gov. Landry’s hiring freeze for the states expires
The governor’s hiring freeze for the state has expired. The order was enacted in April after a funding amendment failed to pass. Landry said the freeze would save millions, help offset the looming revenue shortfall, and avoid major cuts to healthcare and education.
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LOUISIANA, (KLFY) -- Starting August 1, Louisiana drivers will need to put their phones down—or face the consequences. House Bill 519, signed into law earlier this year, prohibits the use of handheld cellphones while driving. Supporters say it’s a long-overdue step to curb distracted driving, which has become a leading…
LOUISIANA (KLFY) --Several new laws went into effect on Aug. 1 including a higher fine if you're caught lingering in the left lane of a multi-lane highway. For the past ten years, Louisiana Democratic Senator Jay Luneau has been serving the senate. Juneau's district stretches from areas above Ruston and…
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) - According to recent surveys by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, our state consistently ranks at the top of the list for drivers who are most distracted on the road. That's why one activist is focusing on Louisiana in her quest to get a…