Louisiana marijuana laws

May 12, 2016

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Health care programs face deep cuts; Payday loan ads banned; Pension boost and; Medical marijuana
April 4, 2014

Friday, April 4, 2014

Sheriffs shut down attempt to reform marijuana possession laws; TOPS reform bills continue to flounder; Survey finds that Obamacare is reducing number of uninsured Americans; New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu proposes to pay city workers a $10.10 minimum wage; and NAMI Louisiana state conference April 4 and 5 in Baton Rouge. 20 – The number of years that someone convicted of a third charge of possession of marijuana can be sentenced to prison in Louisiana (Source: The Advocate)
January 22, 2014

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

Higher education funding increases for the first time in five years; Louisiana state pension plans contribute to state, local economies; Lawmakers hear case for legalizing medical and recreational marijuana; Nola.com Editorial Board: Medicaid expansion worth it for LA; Bi-partisan Congressional group considers restoring Voting Rights Act; United Way gears up for free tax preparation; and LBP hosts free screening of “Inequality for All,” featuring Rob Reich. $3 billion – The amount of pension benefits Louisiana's 13 pension systems pay out to 150,000 retirees and their families every year. (Source: LBP)