The lawmakers prioritized education funding this year dedicating $84 million for early childhood education. Libbie Sonnier, Executive Director of the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children says $40 million will go to the Early Childhood Education Fund and the remainder to childcare assistance for low-income and working families and the LA-4 program.
Cut 6 (11) “…people in Louisiana.”
Higher education leaders are also happy with the state budget. University of Louisiana System President Jim Henderson says there were a lot of fiscal resources available to legislators, but when you have a lot of available resources…:
Cut 10 (11) “…this investment.”
A House-passed bill that would allow adults over 21 to carry a concealed weapon without a permit is scheduled for Senate Committee tomorrow. Bill author, Oil City Representative Danny McCormick stresses passing the bill will not end Concealed Carry permitting and classes, but it will make that process an option…:
Cut 14 (11) “…legal right to carry.”
The bill passed in the House 64 to 27.
The click it or ticket campaign is underway today, and that means extra law enforcement is out looking for drivers and passengers who aren’t buckled up. Louisiana Highway Safety Commission spokesperson Mark Lamber says the campaign is not about issuing tickets, but about saving lives.
A first offense is $50.