The Louisiana Legislature has prioritized education funding during this year’s session, including an $84-million investment in early childhood education. The money is contained in the state budget that has been sent to the governor. Libbie Sonnier is the Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children,
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Sonnier says the money will help local school districts invest in pre-K programs and dollars will also be used to help low-income and working families participate in the L-A four program.

U-L System President Doctor Jim Henderson says the operating and capital outlay budgets also contain the largest investment in their schools in more than 15 years. Henderson says the way the Legislature allocated dollars gives him hope, the funding levels will remain high in future years…
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Driving without a seat belt can cost you your life, or at the very least a $50 fine. David Grubb has more…
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