Civil rights groups are urging school districts across the state not to post the Ten Commandments starting January 1st. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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State lawmakers are no longer looking at a 340-million dollar budget deficit for the fiscal year that starts July 1st. The Revenue Estimating Conference believes the state will actually see a surplus because of changes to the state’s tax laws made during the special session.
More Louisiana teachers are choosing to remain in the profession. That’s according to an annual report from the Louisiana Department of Education that shows a two-percent decrease in the number of teachers exiting their current position. Deputy Superintendent of Education Jenna Chaisson says efforts to raise teachers salaries seem to be working…
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Chaisson says the state has also implemented a number of initiatives and policies designed to support teachers.
If you’ve waited until now to start your Christmas shopping, it could be hit or miss on whether you’re getting a good price on those gifts. LSU Marketing Professor Dan Rice says whether prices will drop before Christmas depends on the item.
For example, Rice says Christmas lights may be on sale now, but they’ll be at a much bigger discount after Christmas.