Four constitutional amendments are on Saturday’s ballot. The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana has a nonpartisan guide available for voters. PAR president Steven Procopio says Amendment one gives the Louisiana Supreme Court the authority to discipline out of state -lawyers and it gives the Louisiana legislature the authority to create specialty courts not limited to parish and judicial district boundaries…
Cut 11 (11) “…specialized cases.”
The State flagship university, LSU in Baton Rouge announces a hiring freeze. President Dr. William Tate names unpredictable and unprecedented federal funding changes along with and a shifting landscape of financial support are the factors that made the freeze necessary. He says they must shore up operations and protect current revenue to drive progress and support the academic core. The freeze is effective immediately but there is a process for critical hires. He says other cost savings steps are also being taken.
After half of the Canadians who had been scheduled to appear at the Great Acadian Awakening in Lafayette in October cancelled their plans, Lieutenant Governor Nungesser expressed concern about the strained relationship with Canada over tariffs and President Trump’s remarks about the neighbors to the north. He says the impacts on the Great Acadian Awakening could be just the start if relations between the two countries continue to decline.
Cut 9 (11) “…country to celebrate.”
A weather alert for Southwest and Central Louisiana. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 7:00 PM for Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and Vernon Parishes. A flash flood watch for Southwest and Central Louisiana is in effect until one o’ clock Saturday afternoon. National Weather Service meteorologist Lance Escude says it will be wet…