Surprisingly, the governor did not veto the language in the TOPS bill that front loads the program for the first semester. Governor John Bel Edwards says students should be prepared for cuts to TOPS in the fall, and an even bigger cut in the spring. But he said he believes vetoing the legislation would cause chaos just weeks before the next semester begins. Higher Ed Commissioner Joe Rallo says they respect the governor’s opinion…:
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But Edwards has made it clear that he is not happy about this approach.
People who are travelling over the holiday weekend should keep in mind that criminals will also be out and about. State Farm spokesperson Roszell Gadson says installing an alarm system is always a good idea no matter what time of year. He says it’s smart to install timers for when you’re away on vacation.
Gadson says July is the third highest month for home theft claims.
Louisiana has received $2.4 million for residents who are owed money from a settlement after the 2008 housing bubble burst, according to State Treasurer John Kennedy. 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 most of the money belongs to people in Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, Orleans, St. Tammany and Caddo parishes.
Forecasters say the heat index in Louisiana could reach 110 in some places this Fourth of July Weekend, and the LSU Veterinary School advises pet parents to protect their fur babies from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Associate professor and veterinarian Dr. Kirk Ryan says the number one danger is leaving pets in a hot car, but he says they can also get overheated when exercising outside.