The legislative session came to an end Monday after lawmakers passed a $47 billion dollar budget. Members say money has been allocated to attract private industry, improve roads and continue to invest in K-12 education. Not included were teacher pay raises and money to fund the school choice voucher program which Erin Bendily of the Pelican Institute says is disappointing…:
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Governor Landry will address the teacher pay issue during a 10am news conference.

The other big story out of this session was the redrawing of the congressional map that eliminates a majority Black district. The Advocate’s political reporter, Tyler Bridges says Democratic Congressman Cleo Fields came away from this session with some significant setbacks…:
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The map approved by the Republican-led legislature is expected to be challenged in court.

A pair of bills which establish tougher penalties for attacking teachers and school staff are awaiting Governor Landry’s signature. Andrew Greenstein reports:
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The college baseball and softball transfer portal opened yesterday, and five LSU baseball players have already entered, including Mavrick Rizy, DJ Primeaux, Daniel Harden, Trent Caraway, and Jaden Noot after limited roles in 2026.

LSU softball is also losing one of its top arms, as Jayden Heavener, who led the starters in ERA and won 13 games, has entered the portal.