The Louisiana Legislative Auditor believes the funds are available for school systems to pay teachers their stipends so they do not receive pay cuts. Jeff Palermo has the story.

Cut 1 (34) “…I’m Jeff Palermo.”

Parts of Louisiana are still experiencing the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur seeing flash flood and tornado watches and warnings overnight.  And LSUU Health Climatologist Barry Keim says there’s another frontal system heading our way.

Cut 11 (08) “…afternoon convective showers.”

——————

LSU and Hyundai Steel have signed a Master Research Agreement.  It’s all part of Hyundai’s 5.8-billion-dollar steel mill scheduled to open in Ascension Parish in 2029. LSU Assistant Vice Chancellor of Research Partnerships Greg Trahan (truh-HAHN) says the agreement allow Hyundai Steel and LSU to collaborate on any research opportunities the company may encounter, giving Hyundai access to LSU’s research personnel and resources.

Cut 8 (14) “…every academic discipline.”

Governor Jeff Landry has signed the “Behind the Counter Protection Act” into law.  It toughens penalties for those convicted of assaulting retail and service employees. The bill was authored by Baton Rouge Representative Dixon McMakin.

Cut 14 (10) “…behind the counters.”