Governor Landry signed the App Store Accountability Act, requiring app stores to verify users’ ages and obtain parental consent before allowing minors under 18 to download apps or make in-app purchases. Louisiana Family Forum Director Gene Mills says when minors download apps, they enter into a contractual term of service.
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This new law takes effect July 1st 2026.
The Trump Administration has made the decision to withhold seven billion dollars in education grants, 109-million dollars was targeted for K-through-12 schools in Louisiana. Executive director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents, Michael Faulk, says the funding pause not only hurts kids, but adults counting on extra income…
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The U-S Education Department says it holding back the money so a review can be conducted on the grant programs.
Three sea turtles have been released into the Gulf of Mexico after rehabilitation by the Audubon Aquarium Rescue in New Orleans. Jeanne Burns has the story…
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Over the weekend 12 firefighters from Louisiana went to Texas to support ongoing emergency efforts in response to the catastrophic flooding that’s left at least 80 dead in Central Texas. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says this team brings specialized training and equipment to conduct swift water rescue and Urban Search and Rescue operations under the most challenging conditions.