Bill raising age to enter bars amended after pressure from college-age workers

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In the face of immense pushback from young service industry workers, a proposed law to prohibit 18- to 20-year-olds from entering or working in bars in Louisiana underwent major changes Tuesday that removed most of the age restrictions.     In its original form, Senate Bill 194, sponsored by Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, the proposal would have

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