Governor John Bel Edwards says changes to the TOPS scholarship program as we know it are likely coming, because of a 750-million dollar shortfall for next fiscal year’s budget. The governor says in these tough budget times, many government services and programs will unfortunately suffer…
Edwards says the cost of the TOPS scholarship program is 300-million dollars this fiscal year and the price tag is expected to rise as colleges and universities hike tuition costs.
The Louisiana Attorney General’s office is warning flood victims or those donating to charities that there are fraudulent people looking to make a quick buck. Spokesperson Ruth Wisher says they’re encouraging flood victims looking for home repair to get at least itemized, detailed bids from licensed contractors. She says if they are unlicensed that should be viewed as a red flag.
Many Louisiana residents probably do not know this, but there is an election coming up. And early voting for the April 9th Municipal Election begins today. Secretary of State Tom Schedler says there are 41 parishes statewide holding elections…:
The early voting period runs through Saturday April 2nd, but polls are closed Easter Sunday.
A few years ago, Louisiana was ranked in the top ten nationally in tuberculosis rates, but the state Department of Health and Hospitals announces Louisiana’s case rate has fallen 43-percent since 2010. DHH Tuberculosis controller Michael Lacassagne says Louisiana is the first state to adopt a statewide blood test for the detection of tuberculosis.