The first task force meeting to study the effect of illegal immigration on Louisiana taxpayers is today. Emelie Gunn has more….
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The Louisiana Association of Educators and the Louisiana Federation of Teachers are teaming up to spotlight political candidates who support the best interest of public education. Jeff Palermo reports…
A study out of UC- San Francisco determines that a lack of sleep can increase your chances of catching a cold. Michelle Southern has more…
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The first meeting of the task force to study the impact of illegal immigration on Louisiana taxpayers is today. Denham Springs Representative Valarie Hodges is the chairperson of the task force and she says Louisiana receives more unaccompanied minors than Arizona and New Mexico combined.
Hodges says the purpose of the taskforce is to minimize the cost to Louisiana taxpayers for having illegal immigrates in our state. She says it’s difficult to know how many illegal aliens are in the state, which makes it difficult to get the federal government to reimburse Louisiana for educating undocumented children.
Hodges says the monetary cost isn’t even the most important aspect. She says people are killed around the country at the hands of illegal immigrants and sanctuary cities, like New Orleans, aren’t enforcing the law and putting citizens at risk.
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The Louisiana Association of Educators and the Louisiana Federation of Teachers are teaming up to spotlight political candidates who support the best interest of public education. Their “It’s Time to Get it Right” campaign seeks to educate the public on the stands taken by candidates on important issues facing Louisiana’s schools. LFT Public Relations Director Les Landon says the two organizations are usually competitive…
The campaign will promote recommended candidates in the governor’s race, as well as elections for the state legislature and the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. LAE President Debbie Meaux says this campaign is an effort to help voters make an informed decision…
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A website has been set up to promote candidates at itstimelouisiana-dot-com. They will also use Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to get their message out. Landon says this is a very important election for public schools and the children of Louisiana…
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A study out of the UC-San Francisco finds that a lack of sleep can determine your likelihood of catching a cold. Researchers found that less than six hours of sleep, impacts your immune system and increases your chances of getting a virus. Professor of Family Medicine at LSU New Orleans Dr. Herbert Muncie says it’s important to get at least seven hours each night.
Muncie says this study doesn’t necessarily mean the more sleep the better. He says if you’re sleeping more than nine hours then that might be a sign on another concern.
Muncie says it doesn’t matter your age, race or gender, we all need an adequate amount of sleep for our bodies to do its best. He says sleep is just as necessary to staying healthy as a good diet and exercising.
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Former state lawmaker and ex-Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke plans to take legal action if New Orleans removes the Battle of Liberty Place monument. Its a 124-year-old structure that recognizes a group of prominent whites and ex-Confederates who fought against Louisiana’s biracial Reconstruction government. Duke made the comments as the french quarter commission voted to remove the monument…
The Battle of Liberty Place monunment is one of four monuments that New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is seeking to remove. The New Orleans City council will have the final say. Duke says city leaders are trying to take away New Orleans heritage
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There are residents who believe the Battle of Liberty Place represents racism and they say the monument was erected to support the institution of Jim Crow. Duke says if the city council votes to take it down, he’ll file suit to stop it…
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The college football season starts tonight in Louisiana with Tulane hosting Duke and Southland foes Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana facing each other in Natchitoches. Demons Coach Jay Thomas has not said who he’ll start at quarterback and he may play more than one
Southeastern Louisiana has won the league the past two seasons. They’ve scored a bunch of points, they’ve also been good on defense, leading the conference in points allowed and yards given up the last two seasons. Thomas says the Lions are still impressive on defense
S-L-U goes into the season as one of the team’s to beat in the Southland. Lions Coach Ron Roberts says after defending their Southland title last season, they understand what it takes to beat teams that are gunning for them…
Bryan Bennett was at quarterback for the Lions the last two seasons, but he’s now trying to earn a job in the NFL. Junior D’Shaie Landor, a transfer from UL Lafayette, is expected to start at QB tonight. Roberts says Landor is a gifted player…