The Louisiana House has approved legislation that expands the methods the state can carry out an execution. Hammond Representative Nicholas Muscarello’s measure would give the state the option to use the electric chair or nitrogen to end the life of a death row inmate…
The House voted 71 to 29 in favor of the legislation and heads to the Senate for further debate.
Early Literacy Matters ranks Louisiana for its comprehensive policy for kindergarten through third grade students. Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Jenna Chaisson says the state was recognized for implementing a universal reading screener for students having trouble reading.
Education Recovery Scorecard found Louisiana is one of only three states where average reading achievement in 2023 was above levels in 2019.
A bill to double the minimum prison sentence for carjackings received full passage in the House. Brooke Thorington has more.
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In an unanimous vote, the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System has named Dr. Martin Lemelle as the next president of Grambling State University. Lemelle is an alum of Grambling and served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Grambling. He will serve as Grambling’s 11th president.