In his proposed state budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, Governor Edwards wants $3000 pay raises for all public-school teachers. The actual Executive Budget calls for $2000 salary bumps, but Edwards feels lawmakers will be able to find revenue to fund the higher figure…:
Cut 10 (12) “…more than sufficient.”
A West Monroe couple faces aggravated arson, criminal conspiracy, and insurance fraud charges after allegedly setting their mobile home on fire in December of 2021. State Fire Marshal’s spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says it was originally believed to be accidental, but a tip sparked further investigation…:
Cut 12 (12) “…insurance money.”
Charles Robertson and Tonya Scott were arrested on Valentine’s.
Gubernatorial candidates turned in up-to-date campaign finance reports this week and Hunter Lundy of Lake Charles shows one-point-six million on hand after lending himself one-point-four million dollars. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Lundy’s “no party” designation on the ballot can only take him so far.
Attorney General Jeff Landry has the most money on hand at five million dollars.
It’s the last weekend of carnival season and Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says they are expecting huge crowds across the state this Mardi Gras. Nungesser says before COVID Louisiana had five record-breaking tourism years in a row and he’s grateful that parades are back to their pre-pandemic routes and krewes.