BESE President Chas Roemer says Governor Bobby Jindal’s plan to rid Common Core from Louisiana is a disgrace. Jinda announced he wants to replace the education standards with one developed by Louisiana teacherls and parents. He says many are frustrated with the way their children are being taught:
CUT 16 (09) “our classrooms”
State Superintendent of Education John White says turning back from Common Core will create problems for Louisiana teachers.

LSU’s Public Policy Research Lab’s 2015 Louisiana Survey shows more citizens feel the state is heading in the right direction. The survey indicates that 44-percent of residents feel The Bayou State is moving forward which is up from 38 percent two years ago. Director Michael Henderson says this year’s survey has bucked the trend…:
CUT 9 (06) “up ticks”
State Treasurer John Kennedy says he has proof that the state is looking at selling the Louisiana Lottery. But Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols says they get lots of revenue generating pitches and this has never been entertained as an option. Kennedy hopes this is cleared up before the legislative session is over…:

CUT 4 (09) “to talk about it”
The comments were made on the Jim Engster Show.

State Police say a Wisner man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Franklin Parish. They say an 18-wheeler, driven by 71-year-old David Minor of Natchez, Mississippi, crossed the center line and struck a vehicle driven by 61-year-old Alex Brown, Jr. Brown suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Minor was cited for careless operation. The investigation is ongoing.