Governor Edwards has signed legislation to create an office to advocate on behalf of children under the care of the Department of Children and Family Services and the Office of Juvenile Justice. Bill author Baton Rouge Senator Regina Barrow says the Office of State Child Ombudsman will be an independent office serving under the Legislative Auditor’s Office.
Cut 9 (07) “…intended it to be.”
The office is expected to go into effect in the fall.
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has been in the land down under for a little over a week to promote international travel to the Bayou State. Nungesser says the mission is to build relationships to get Aussies to see what we have to offer.
Nungesser will return on Saturday.
New legislation will require all Louisiana high school juniors and seniors to take and pass a financial literacy course. Bill author Tangipahoa Parish Rep. Nicholas Muscarello, says our state ranks dead last for financial literacy he hopes this will get young people educated on financial skills they’ll need as adults…
Cut 7 (10) “…what that entails.”
The law goes into effect for the 2024-25 school year.
It’s win or go home for the LSU Tigers as they face elimination at the College World Series after losing to Wake Forest three to two last night. LSU needs to beat Tennessee tonight to keep its season alive. First baseman Tre Morgan says they’ll be ready…
Cut 16 (16) “…together.”
First pitch is at 6 PM.