The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services says the food stamp program could be cut, if the state agency does not see a 13 million dollar funding increase. Matt Doyle has the story.
The arson investigation continues into the three historically black churches that burned in St. Landry’s Parish in past two weeks and now with the assistance from Florida officials. Seven members from the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office are helping authorities determine the cause and origin of the fires. Louisiana State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says suspicions elements have been found in each case. The FBI, Federal Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives are also participating in the investigation.
The latest installment of the Louisiana Survey shows there is strong support for teacher pay raises among residents, but if Louisianans are asked to foot the bill, support wanes. Director of LSU’s Public Policy Research Center Dr. Mike Henderson says when asked about raising taxes to fund the teacher pay increase, support dropped from 88% to 63% . The survey asked in general about teacher pay raises then questioned participants with a tax increase.
Cut 5 (07) “…support is lower.”
Lawmakers will hear from students and system leaders today during University of Louisiana System day at the capitol. U-L System President Jim Henderson says he plans to highlight the 8.8 billion dollar impact U-L system grads have on the state’s economy, and the 10.9 billion dollar total economic impact of the nine system schools, along with a new transparency tool that highlights U-L’s cost-effectiveness.
Shocking development on the baseball diamond last night as Southern beat LSU 7-2.