At the State Capitol, discussion of a different way to put more money in the hands of school teachers. The idea? Instead of putting cash into raises, paying down debt in the teachers’ retirement system; freeing up funds for local school systems to give teachers a raise. While speaking to the Baton Rouge Press Club, Governor Edwards got word of what House Republicans are proposing…:
CUT 13(08) “…in the process.”
The proposed budget sent to the House floor does NOT include million for the teacher pay raises Edwards asked for.
Lawmen in St. Landry Parish seek the person who hit and killed a bicyclist, then drove away. State Police Troop I spokesman Thomas Gossen says based on evidence collected at the scene, they are seeking a metallic-colored or gray Honda Accord 2-door, likely model year 2013-to-2015…:
CUT 11(12) “…law enforcement agency.”
The victim is ID’ed as 59-year-old Randy Thibodaux of Sunset.
New Orleans, Shreveport, and Baton Rouge rank 8th, 9th, and 10th in MoneyGeek’s list of America’s Most Dangerous Cities. Brooke Thorington reports…:
CUT 02(31) “…Thorington.”
IN New Orleans, the famous Mandina’s restaurant, on Canal Street, has reopened after one of their waiters was gunned down in front of the eatery last Friday night. The Louisiana Restaurant Association is assisting Mandina’s staff by connecting them with trauma counseling services.