We still don’t know how much, if any, of the rainy day fund lawmakers will tap to close a $304 million deficit with three days to go in the special session with three days to go …:
Cut 3 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

The requirements have been lowered to a program that provides federal funds so low income families can pay for child care while going to work or school. Assistant Superintendent of Early Childhood Jenna Conway..:
cUT 5 (11) “and thrive”
It’s called the Child Care Assistance Program.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette announces the expansion of their Louisiana Legacy Scholarship. Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. DeWayne Bowie (BOO-ee) says the scholarship covers out of state fees for students with ties to Louisiana..:
Cut 7 (09) “huge savings”

Commercial harvest of blue crabs in Louisiana and the use of traps is prohibited starting today for a 30 day period. Crustacean Program Manager for Marine Fisheries at LDWF Jeff Marx says the crab population is low and this will, in part, let them figure out what they can do to increase the numbers…:
CUT 12 (11) “left out there”
He says this is one of the slower periods in the year for crabbing, which is why they chose this time to implement the ban.