Governor Edwards presented state lawmakers with his proposed $45.7-billion budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1st. That figure represents a $460-million reduction from the current fiscal year, due to federal pandemic money expiring. Edwards proposes investing over $20-million additional pay for firefighter, police officers and – especially – teachers…:
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He wants permanent salary increases of $3000 for every public school teacher and support staff pay hikes as well. He says revenues are expected to be higher than expected, and will pay for the raises. Last year, lawmakers gave teachers a one-time $3000 bonus, but Edwards want permanent salary raises this time.
Campaign fundraising totals are in for the candidates running for governor and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has a big lead over his opponents. Jeff Palermo has the story…:
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New Orleans Saints players Alvin Kamara and Chris Lammons have been indicted with battery and conspiracy to commit battery for an assault at a Las Vegas nightclub just over a year ago. Both Kamara’s and Lammons’ preliminary hearings are set for March 1. Two other men are also charged.