More than half of the parents of school-age children think their child learned less over the past year according to the 2021 Louisiana Survey. LSU Public Policy Research Lab Director Mike Henderson says 56-percent believe their child’s education was hindered by the pandemic.
Cut 7 (08) “…as much.”

Two bills have been filed for the upcoming legislative session that would remove the requirement of a concealed handgun permit in order to carry a concealed handgun. Opponents of the legislation say a concealed carry permit requires gun owners to learn gun safety, but West Monroe Senator Jay Morris says forcing people to pay a fee to exercise their second amendment right is a liberty issue…
cut 12 (12) “…constitution”

Despite strong opposition, a Baton Rouge lawmaker has filed a bill to increase the state’s gasoline tax to help pay for a backlog of transportation projects…
cut 3 (32) “….I’m Brooke Thorington”

Some lawmakers are looking at the three-point-two billion dollars the state is receiving from the federal American Rescue Act as a way to pay for better roads. But Governor Edwards says replenishing the state’s empty unemployment trust fund is his top priority…
cut 4 (07) “…that fund”