Governor John Bel Edwards surprisingly upheld the language that front-loads the TOPS scholarship program in the hopes of more money coming in before the start of the spring semester. Many people expected the governor to remove the language from the bill that means TOPS would be fully funded for the first semester but only 40% funded for the second semester. The governor has made it clear, however, that he is not happy with this approach.
Many Americans will be on the road for the 4th of July holiday but that also means thieves will be on the prowl. Emelie Gunn has more on how to protect your home over the long weekend…
State Treasurer John Kennedy has announced that Louisiana has received $2.4 million for residents who are owed money from a settlement after the 2008 housing bubble burst. Kennedy says if your home was foreclosed during the financial crisis, you can go to LaTreasury.com to see if you have any unclaimed money.
Kennedy says the average amount owed to each person is $300.
As people spend time outside in the heat this Fourth of July weekend, the LSU Veterinary School is reminding pet parents to make sure their animals don’t get too hot. Associate professor and veterinarian Dr. Kirk Ryan says there are steps pet parents can take to make sure their animals stay as cool as possible.
Forecasters say the heat index in Louisiana this weekend could reach 110 in some places.