LSU now says they will let opposing bands perform at halftime shows. Once they announced a new policy citing safety concerns with so many people being on the field, the band community from throughout the nation expressed outrage. LSU Deputy Athletic Director Eddie Nunez responds to the concern…:
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He says the new plan involves changes to seating so bands have a more direct route to the field.

Cursive writing will be required to be taught in public schools beginning in July 2017. Supporters say children should be able to know how to sign their name in cursive. But LSU English professor Renee Casbergue says it’s rare that people are required to write in cursive…:
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She adds cursive is becoming a lost art.

A study from InsuranceQuotes.com finds car insurance premiums for Louisiana parents increase by more than 86-percent when they add a teen driver to their policy…:
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On the third installment of Ask the Governor, callers inquired about a wide range of issues facing the state. Asked about the state’s film tax credit program, Governor Edwards says the state capped it at 180-million dollars in credits paid out and there are no plans to change it…:
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The next “Ask the Governor” show will be July 20th.