The ACLU of Louisiana says they are getting reports about students being punished for sitting during the Pledge of Allegiance. Executive Director Marjorie Esman says they sent a letter to the superintendents of all Louisiana public school districts reminding them about the First Amendment:
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She hopes this won’t be an issue moving forward.

New census data finds Louisiana has the third highest poverty rate in the country. Demographer Greg Rigamer says Louisiana’s median household income of about $45-thousand is well below the national average, which is over $55-thousand…:
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The national poverty rate is just under 15%, almost 5% lower than Louisiana.

Department of Transpiration Secretary Shawn Wilson is travelling the state in an 18-wheeler this week for National Truck Driver Awareness Week. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Gov. John Bel Edwards today will participate in a bipartisan meeting at the White House to discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Officials of both parties from around the country will participate, including Gov. John Kasich of Ohio.