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Rep. crafting amendment exempting La. from national health care

A state representative said he will propose a constitutional amendment that would shield the state from being forced to accept any national health care changes that may pass.

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08-13-09 By Kim | Comment (1)

House keeps tuition amendment alive in final hours

The House of Representatives today approved a constitutional amendment that would strip from the Legislature control over college tuition rates, but still keep higher education governing boards from raising costs more than 5 percent annually.

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06-25-09 By Kim | Comment (0)

Amendment would make lawmakers wait on pay raises

Legislators, statewide public officials or members of the Public Service Commission who have salary increases approved by the Legislature could not start collecting the extra money until their next term of office begins, under a state constitutional amendment that is nearing final legislative passage.

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06-22-09 By Kim | Comment (0)