Entergy has applied for $220 million in federal grants to improve the power grid in Louisiana. The grants are funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. PSC Commissioner Devante Lewis…
Cut 10 (11) “…these applications.”
If approved, Entergy will be able to make upgrades and not pass the cost onto consumers.
Governor Edwards has signed legislation to mandate 15 minutes of recess for K-5 public school students. The law allows recess not to be counted toward the minimum of 360 instructional minutes required each school day. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley believes fear of extending the school day cut recess in schools.
Brumley says recess is beneficial for a child’s social and emotional health.
Lawmakers approve $44 million in new funding for the Child Care Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to low-income families statewide. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Director Libbie Sonnier says while they are thankful for the funding, they hope for more in the future.
Thousands of Tigers fans will flock to Omaha as the Bayou Bengals are in the College World Series for the first time since 2017. Executive Director of Visit Omaha Deborah Ward says there’s plenty for fans to do besides the game.
LSU is scheduled to play Tennessee on Saturday