During his weekly media conference, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy was asked his feelings on the multicount indictment against former President Donald Trump. Cassidy says it’s clear to see the actions against Trump have been politically motivated…:
Cut 12 (08) “…above the law.”
Trump faces more than three dozen federal charges related to his retention of classified documents at his home in Florida.
Lawmakers approve $44 million in new funding for the Child Care Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to low-income families statewide. Louisiana Policy Institute for Children Director Libbie Sonnier says while they are thankful for the funding, they hope for more in the future.
Of the state’s $44 billion budget Sonnier says only a small fraction of that goes to early childcare and education.
Entergy has applied for federal grants to improve the power grid in Louisiana. If secured the funds would be aimed at reducing extreme weather impacts and help speed up restoration and recovery efforts after major storms. PSC Commissioner Devante Lewis says he wrote a letter of support for the application.
Lewis says grant recipients are expected to be announced later this year.
Governor John Bel Edwards has signed legislation to mandate 15 minutes of recess for public school students K-5. State Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley says recess is beneficial for a child’s social and emotional health.