Lousiana Lawmaker Wants Railings on Capitol Steps

A state legislator says he wants railings added to the front stairs of the state Capitol.

Rep. Steve Pugh tells The Advocate a 9-year-old was injured after falling about 25 feet last week.

Pugh said the accident occurred Friday soon after he gave a tour to students on a field trip from Holy Ghost Elementary School in Hammond. He said the victim was one of those students.

Pugh said he has worried for years about children playing on the steps, which rise about two stories to the main entrance.

Senate President Joel Chaisson II said Monday in a prepared statement that the Legislature will erect temporary warning signs.