In a recent study by WalletHub, Louisiana ranks near the bottom in the nation when it comes to the quality of its school systems. The state came in at No. 47 overall with low data rankings in School System Quality at No. 43 and School Safety at 44. Baton Rouge Rep. Steve Carter is the Chairman of the state House Education Committee…

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The study ranks Louisiana 48th in both math and reading test scores.

The Department of Health and Hospitals says the presence of a deadly brain eating amoeba has been found in an Ascension Parish water system. This is the same amoeba found in St. Bernard Parish last week. State Health Officer Dr. Jimmy Guidry says it’s not a surprise that they’ve detected the presence of this amoeba in two water systems within two weeks…

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Guidry says the water is safe to drink.

The most recent campaign finance figures shows Republican John Young leading Lt. Governor’s race the field with over $2.2 million in cash on hand. Fellow Republican Billy Nungesser is not far behind with more than $1.6 million. Democrat Kip Holden reports $68,000 cash on hand, while Republican Elbert Guillory owes his campaign nearly $4,000. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says, as the only Democrat in the race, Holden may have sizable support that will offset his lack of financial resources…

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Dubos feels the candidates for Lt. Governor will keep a tight grip on their cash until we get to qualifying in early September.