Senate OKs price posting for 100 prescription drugs bill
The Senate approved a bill to require pharmacists to post prices for about 100 prescription drugs and allow price advertising. Critics argued pricing varies by drug composition, while supporters noted consumer transparency and elderly user benefits. The bill failed 18 to 15, short of the required majority.
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Armed Robbery Suspect Held in Lincoln Parish Jail
Police hold 25 year old Clarence Edward Lampkin in Lincoln Parish Jail in connection with the Interstate 20 Liquors robbery in Ruston grambling last January. Lampkin, arrested March 29 in Milwaukee, also faces a Monroe Sheriff’s detainer for armed robbery and parole violation related to a December Stop And Go robbery in the Claiborne Community on U.S. 80. Bond set at 10000 in Lincoln Parish and 25000 in Monroe.
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Wilson Removes Control Bill On Deputy Funds
Rep Jimmy Wilson of Vivian withdraws a bill tightening control of state supplemental funds for sheriffs deputies after consulting with Sheriff Jimmy Goslin and the Louisiana Sheriffs Association Agreement shifts oversight to the Division of Administration to ensure deputies at risk receive supplemental pay while others no longer eligible are excluded The move follows prior concerns about misused funds and the need for a board to review deputy supplement allocation.
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