Pierre Part NewsLocal news for Pierre Part, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ethics bill is challenge to Jindal- June 30, 2008 Lawmakers have set up a showdown with Gov. Bobby Jindal over changes to the state ethics law, as both chambers voted Monday to resurrect two ideas that the governor had vetoed just hours before.http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/ethics-bill-is-challenge-to-jindal?fromrs... Black Caucus recaps session- June 28, 2008 The chairman of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus on Saturday pointed to several initiatives sponsored by the group's members during the current lawmaking session that he said improved the quality of life ...http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/black-caucus-recaps-session?fromrss=1 Jindal unfazed by pay raise critics, touts reform efforts- June 26, 2008 Despite withering criticism, Gov. Bobby Jindal affirmed Tuesday that he will not veto a bill doubling lawmakers' pay but conceded he will keep closer tabs on the legislative process in the future to head off ...http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/jindal-unfazed-by-pay-raise-critics-touts... Black Caucus honoraries- June 24, 2008 State Rep. Juan LaFonta, D-New Orleans, announces from the podium Saturday that the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus is opening its rolls to honorary members who are not minorities.http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/black-caucus-honoraries?fromrss=1 20 legislators will abstain from raises- June 22, 2008 Thirteen House members and seven senators on Tuesday submitted sworn affidavits declining the doubled salary increase lawmakers approved for themselves.http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/20-legislators-will-abstain-from-raises?f... Former deputy released on bond- June 20, 2008 A former Assumption Parish sheriff's deputy, arrested Friday on a rape allegation and released Saturday, did not receive preferential treatment, says the Assumption Parish assessor.http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/former-deputy-released-on-bond?fromrss=1 Sheriff's deputy accused of raping female motorist- June 18, 2008 An Assumption Parish sheriff's deputy has been accused of raping a female motorist during a traffic stop.http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/sheriffs-deputy-accused-of-raping-female-... Robbery Victim Arrested for Drugs- June 10, 2008 A robbery victim ended up behind bars in St. Mary Parish over the weekend. A sheriff's spokesman says Joseph Gros, 53, of Pierre Part was busted on a drug charge after calling 911 to report he had been robbed ...http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/robbery-victim-arrested-for-drugs?fromrss... Woman dies in crash in Pierre Part- June 1, 2008 A woman died Friday in a two-vehicle crash on La. 70 near Derrick Street in the Assumption Parish community of Pierre Part, State Police reported.http://www.topix.net/city/pierre-part-la/2008/06/woman-dies-in-crash-in-pierre-part?fromrs... |