According to a new study by the American Federation of Teachers, Louisiana spends more than one billion dollars less on education, when adjusted for inflation, now than it did prior to the recession of 2008. Louisiana Federation of Teachers spokesman Les Landon says it’s time to pay attention to the education in the state.
Cut 9 (09) “…colleges and universities.”
If the state wanted to keep even with the level of spending in 2008, it would need to invest $834 million in colleges and universities, and $248 million in K through 12 education.
A 72-year-old New Orleans woman has been arrested for an August 8th hit and run incident on the interstate on ramp in Jefferson Parish. State Police Spokesperson Melissa Matey says the public was key in making the arrest.
A judge will allow evidence of previous hazing behavior in the trial of two former LSU students, Sean-Paul Gott and Ryan Isto, who were some of those allegedly responsible for Maxwell Gruver’s hazing death. Legal Analyst Tim Meche says At the moment the two’s trial is set for December 4th, but don’t hold your breath because further revelations like these could end up pushing that further back.
Gott and Isto have been charged with misdemeanor hazing.
McDonalds is pumping 114 million dollars into 200 Louisiana restaurants to overhaul everything from the exterior of the building to how you order your food. It’s part of a 6 billion dollar national facelift for one of the biggest food chains on earth. McDonalds Vice President of US Restaurant Development Rob Lancaster says that’s a lot of changes for the iconic chain.