U-S Senator John Kennedy wants Louisiana to develop a new methodology to grade public schools. Kennedy points to the grades that the state’s high schools have received…
The state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has discussed changing Louisiana’s accountability system, but proposed changes have faced criticism from school boards, superintendents, principals, and teachers.
Another candidate announces he will run for governor of Louisiana this fall. He is 56-year-old Jeffrey Istre, of Kaplan. He joins another independent, Lake Charles lawyer Hunter Lundy, in the race…plus four GOP candidates. Running for office requires a lot of campaign cash…
Cut 8 (11) “…very big challenge.”
The CDC has issued an advisory to stop the use of EzriCare artificial tears. Some are contaminated with bacteria. State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter says they have been linked to one death and 55 patients from 12 states have suffered serious complications as a result.
Cut 11 (09) “…this infection.”
These are over-the-counter eyedrops and so far, no cases have been reported in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has begun work on restoring orphaned wells. Louisiana received $25 million from the Infrastructure Act. DNR spokesperson Patrick Courreges says there are roughly 4,500 orphaned wells in the state that can pose a significant environmental risk…