230 LRN Newscast June 9

In three weeks, landlords can begin filing for the eviction of tenants for nonpayment. Brooke Thorington talks to the person in charge of evictions in the state’s largest city.
Cut 1 (31) “ …I’m Brooke Thorington.”

Meanwhile, Senator Bill Cassidy says it’s time to end the extra 300-dollars in federal money unemployed individuals are receiving. Cassidy says there are thousands who are not motivated to find a job because of the enhancement…
cut 8 (08) “….let’s get back to work”

K-12 Stride is offering free Algebra and geometry classes to help students catch up from the learning loss that occurred during the pandemic. Senior V-P at K-12 Stride Darren Reed says the 20-day virtual classes can also help students connect with industry experts…
cut 5 (12) “…high school”
Those interested can visit k12.com to sign up.

Cleco says assistance is available for those having trouble paying late fees or past-due and current utility bills. Cleco spokesperson Fran Pheonix says the money comes from the federal government’s emergency rental assistance program, which was designed to help those struggling to pay rent, but the program has been expanded….
cut 12 (12) “…in generaL
For more information go to L-A-State-rent-dot-com.