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 Lawmaker Seeking Ban Of Red Light And Speed Van Cameras

A New Orleans area lawmaker has pre-filed bills to get rid of red light cameras and speed vans. Representative Jeff Arnold says he's filed his outright ban of traffic cams again this year, and a second bill that would prevent local governments installing the cams and the civil fines they create, without voter approval. Arnold feels red light cams and speed vans deprive drivers of due process, and are more about generating revenue from fines, and less about public safety. His ban last year was defeated by opposition from the Louisiana Municipal Association, who says public safety is the key reason for using the cameras. John Gallagher, attorney for the Louisiana Municipal Association, says the group would oppose that bill again. He says state government should stay out of municipal affairs.


 


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Wife Accused Of Having Role In Husband's Death

The wife of a  Keithville man found murdered in his home Sunday has been arrested for hiring someone to kill her husband.


Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:27 PM
Two Accused N.O. Cops To Face Federal Civil Rights Charges In Alleged Beating Death

Two New Orleans cops face federal civil rights charges for the alleged beating death of a local man.


Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:22 PM
Part Of Mississippi River Delta Reopened To Recreational Fishing

State Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham reopens part of the Mississippi River delta in Plaquemines Parish to recreational fishing.


Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:18 PM
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Thursday, July 29, 2010 4:52 PM
First Lady Jindal Helps Collect Items For Those Affected By Gulf Oil Spill Crisis

First Lady Supriya Jindal was in Shreveport and Alexandria today to rally support for an effort to assist those affected by the Gulf oil spill crisis.


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Here's a look at stories making national news.


Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:59 PM
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The day diabetes sufferers have dreamed of for decades may have finally arrived. 


Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:57 PM
Poll Says Romney Is GOP's Presidential Front Runner

A new national poll finds former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney is currently the Republican with the chance of defeating President Obama in 2012. 


Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:53 PM
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New York Congressman Charles Rangel faces 13 charges in a House ethics investigation. 


Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:50 PM
Arizona Files Appeal In Immigration Case

Arizona has filed an appeal in the federal lawsuit which resulted in an injunction against portions of the state's new immigration law. 


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