The NOAA says we likely have a “near-normal” hurricane season ahead this year. They predict up to 17 named storms (the average is 14)…up to 9 of those hurricanes, and up to 4 of those Category 3 or stronger. State Climatologist Barry Keim says we got a break last year; getting NO storms at all. This year we have two climate factors at play…;

CUT 13 (10)      “…hurricane season.”

A Pacific El Nino can actually weaken Atlantic storms, and that would be a good thing.

A House-approved bill to require high schooler complete a financial literacy course to graduate and qualify for TOPS passed out of the Senate Education committee today. State Treasurer John Schroder spoke for the bill…:

CUT 03 (11)      “…have money.”

The bill heads to the Senate floor for what could be final passage.

A Senate bill to provide free and accessible feminine products to Louisiana public school girls advances out of the House Education Committee…:

CUT 02 (31)      “…Brooke Thorington.”

The family of a 12-year-old Kenner boy, who was killed when an ice cream truck crashed through his home, says they will donate his organs so that up to 8 lives can be saved. The crash left young Adrian Fajardo in critical condition and brain dead. Go to “LOPA.org” to learn how you can be an organ donor.