The House Transportation Committee has put the brakes on a bill that seeks to require drivers to take a driver’s knowledge test when they renew their driver’s license every six years. Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin says the test would provide drivers with a refresher on the rules of the road…
Several House Transportation members have reservations about the proposed legislation. Lawmakers are all for safer roads, but Monroe Representative Pat Moore says requiring drivers to take a test every six years is too much…
McMakin says he’ll look at revising his proposed legislation and bring it up for debate at a later date.
The House Appropriations’ budget proposal contains the extra funding Governor Landry is seeking for the L-A Gator Scholarship Program. Landry wants to double the funding for the voucher program that can provide financial assistance for a student to attend a private school and pay for other educational expenses. Senate President Cameron Henry does not want to double the funding, but House Appropriations Chairman Jack McFarland says….
Cut 9 (09) “….by the governor”
The full House will vote on the budget on Thursday and then it heads to the Senate.
The Louisiana Department of Education says it’s strengthening English language arts in public schools to reinforce skills essential to help students read, write and communicate. State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley…
Cut 10 (08) “…along that path”
New standards go into effect for the 2026-27 school year.