Immigration raids may be coming to Louisiana. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The State House of unanimously passed the state’s budget which includes 200 million dollars to renew stipends for teachers and support staff. Lawmakers made cuts to equipment purchases, the Health Department’s budget and intensive tutoring. That last part was a difficult decision according to Public Affairs Research Council President Steven Procopio,
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Southeastern Louisiana University will break ground on the North Oaks Health System Academic and Athletic Complex today. SLU President William Wainwright says the state-of-the-art complex will serve as the new home for the university’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program and will provide advanced training spaces for student-athletes.
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Before taking his talents to Hollywood and the American Idol stage, John Foster played his first gig at Floyd’s Morley Marina in Brusly last October. Though the initial crowd was small compared to now, Foster’s music career has rapidly gained momentum. Owner Jeremy Prejean says watching Foster for the first time was impressive.