The rejection of Constitutional Amendment 2 by voters leaves the future of educator salaries uncertain. Governor Landry warned before the vote that no alternative plan existed, and his administration has not confirmed whether it will support additional stipends. The amendment would have dissolved education trust funds to pay down teacher retirement debt, freeing up about $200 million annually for raises. Louisiana Federation of Teachers and School Employees President Larry Carter says the complexity of the amendment led to its defeat.

Cut 4 (09) “…that was needed.” 

Some were irked by a sentence in Governor Jeff Landry’s statement following the defeat of Amendment Two. He said positive change can be hard to implement in a state conditioned to fail. Social media Users questioned Landry’s leadership and tone. Some criticized the amendments, saying they were overly complex. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s not a fatal loss for the government but could be if Landry keeps going down this road.

Cut 13 (07)  “…on any governor.”

Expect periods of heavy delay on I-20 in North Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.

Cut 2 (35) “…I’m Andrew Greenstein.”

LSU men’s basketball coach Matt McMahon wants to be in the NCAA Tournament next season and he’s signed two players out of the transfer portal, including one of the top guards in the portal, Dedan Thomas from UNLV.  McMahon says Thomas averaged 15 points a game this past season…

Cut 10 (10) “…locked in on”

LSU has also signed six-foot-ten Michael Nwoko, who started at Mississippi State.