A new LSU study finds nearly one in four Louisiana residents believe limited funding and teacher pay are the biggest problems facing public schools. Doctor Michael Henderson, director of LSU’s public policy research lab, finds the results interesting, because the state legislature has focused its attention on other public education issues…
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Henderson says the legislature has been more focused on charter schools, voucher programs and Common Core.

A bill moving through the legislative process would allow hunters to wear “blaze pink” instead of the traditional orange. Supporters say it could help to encourage more women to get involved in the outdoors. Oil City Representative Jim Morris…
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The measure heads to the House floor for more debate.

The American Red Cross announces they’ve received a half-million dollar donation from International Paper that will go towards flood relief efforts. Red Cross spokesperson Nancy Malone says they’ve had hundreds of volunteers serving meals, delivering supplies and giving emotional support…
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I-P has nine facilities in Louisiana and employ two-thousand people.

Ponchatoula-based Elmer’s Chocolate says they’ve had another successful year producing the popular Gold Brick Eggs and Heavenly Hash Easter candies. Elmer’s CEO Rob Nelson says in the past, production continued all the way through Good Friday, but fortunately technology has improved….
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Nelson says the company produces about 12 million Gold Brick Eggs each year