Five candidates in the governor’s race appeared in the first televised debate ahead of the October 14 primary. Among the topics discussed was the state’s property insurance crisis. The sole Independent candidate Hunter Lundy says multiple hurricanes and the court system being shut down due to COVID only exacerbated the problem and there was little legal recourse.
Cut 11 (11) “…homeowner’s program.”
Treasurer John Schroder says he would call for a summit with several entities to discuss the best way to address the crisis.
Schroder says he would call for a summit with several entities to discuss the best way to address the crisis.
It’s going to be the battle of the Tigers this weekend in Baton Rouge. Grambling State will face LSU on the football field for the first time tomorrow night. GSU President Rick Gallot says this is a great opportunity for the school and football team.
The historic Grambling Tigers have won 15 national titles and 26 SWAC Conference Championships.
A new law that went into effect this year allows more students to receive free meals. Rhonda Jackson, Director of No Kid Hungry Louisiana says there are three categories of school meals, free, reduced meals, and paid lunch.
The bipartisan legislation provides $860,000 in funding each year which allows 14,000 more students eligible for free meals, totaling 440,000 more meals for Louisiana students.