Governor John Bel Edwards signed legislation to mandate 15 minutes of recess for public school students from kindergarten through 5th grade. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says recess is beneficial to kids in many ways…:

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Many Louisiana schools already have recess. This bill assures they all will; starting in the fall.

State lawmakers also approved $44-million for the Early Childhood Education Program’s child care component, to assist low-income families with daycare concerns. Libbie Sonnier is with the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children…:

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She says the state needs to make a bigger commitment in future budget years.

Entergy Corporation applies for $220-million in federal grants to improve Louisiana’s power grid. More from Brooke Thorington…:

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Often on state-by-state list for bad reasons, Louisiana makes a so-called “good list”! “Wallethub.com” ranks the Bayou State among the Top Ten Most FUN States in America. The study used 26 metrics, like weather, entertainment, food, attractions that captivate and overall hospitality.