Public schools can now get updated computers. Franklin Representative Vinney St. Blanc says during the pandemic, schools used federal dollars to purchase computers for remote learning. Many of those computers are now obsolete, so his House Bill 213 creates a buyback program.
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McNeese is renaming its football stadium to Navarre Stadium in the largest naming rights gift in school and Southland Conference history. Athletic Director Heath Schroyer says Lake Charles Navarre Auto Groups President Billy Navarre will gift five-million dollars over the next ten years.
The candidates in the 2026 U-S Senate race have submitted their campaign finance totals, and incumbent Bill Cassidy has a big lead financially over his two main challengers. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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A social media post by Governor Landry is raising some eyebrows. Responding to Texas State Representative James Talarico’s appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Landry said – and this is a direct quote – God is the foundation of our country, and separation of church and state is a MYTH, with MYTH in all caps.