Monday, April 24, 2006
Notes and quotes from the Louisiana Legislature
The Associated Press
(excerpt)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana restaurants would have to post signs at self-service buffets suggesting that people should wash their hands before they scoop food onto their plates, under a bill approved 92-1 Monday by the House.
"A problem is not a problem until it affects you."
-- Rep. Warren Triche, D-Thibodaux.
Related stories:
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Falling just short of passage, a bill that would allow bars and restaurants to hold the popular Texas Hold 'Em poker tournaments failed Monday to get approval from the House.
Link: http://www.nola.com/newsflash/louisiana/index.ssf?/base/news-24/11459219627210.xml&storylist=louisiana
MANDEVILLE, La. (AP) — Mandeville Mayor Eddie Price started holding weekly Bible study sessions at City Hall on April 13.
Link: http://www.nola.com/newsflash/louisiana/index.ssf?/base/sports-9/114592315148810.xml&storylist=louisiana