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In a surprise move late Thursday, the Senate Committee on Education voted to move a bill on the full Senate that looks to address disputes over content in parish libraries around the state.

After only three people took the mic to support a measure restricting library book access, Sen. Bodi White, R-Central, moved for the question on the bill

As a pair of bills limiting the promotion of LGBTQ advocacy in schools moved forward on Wednesday, a circus ensued - but then things changed.

A proposal that would establish a system for Louisiana public libraries to restrict children’s access to content deemed sexually explicit was advanced from a state Senate committee Thursday before any opponents could speak out against it.

A Cenla lawmaker is looking to take action with a measure to make the contract between the Office of Group Benefits and CVS Caremark more transparent.

Local board opposes legislation

State’s attorney general faces backlash after releasing report saying LGBTQ+ voices might be silenced in libraries

Board member James Morgan suggested the amendment after his 4-year-old son came across a copy of “Pride Puppy” in the children’s section.

A bill based on Landry’s recommendations has been filed for the upcoming legislative session.

Attorney General Jeff Landry has declined to weigh in on an amendment to the Rapides Parish Library’s collection development policy.