Governor John Bel Edwards has decided not to veto a measure that would “front load” the TOPS scholarship program. Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Joe Rallo says they support the governor. But those who oppose say this would put a massive burden on college students in the spring semester. Edwards did call this a disingenuous budgeting gimmick. Rallo says Edwards had a different plan in mind.
cut 12 (08) “30%”
Edwards says students should be prepared for cuts to TOPS in the fall, and an even bigger cut in the spring.
Louisiana is being sued over the seven abortion laws that were enacted during the legislative sessions. The Center for Reproductive Rights filed the federal suit to stop the rules from taking effect on August 1. This comes after the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn a Texas law requiring abortion doctors to have admitting privileges at hospitals. The suit attacks laws like the banning of dismemberment abortions and prohibiting the state from funding abortion clinics.
The Baton Rouge mom accused of whipping her kids after they robbed a house will not face any charges according to District Attorney Hillar Moore. 30-year-old Schaquana Spears was arrested on two counts of cruelty to a juvenile for whipping her two children with a cable after the burglarized a neighbor’s home. Moore says he doesn’t plan on changing his mind. Spears lost her job and custody of her kids after she was arrested.
It’s 4th of July weekend and that means people and pets will be enjoying the outdoors but the LSU Vet School wants to remind owners to watch out for heat exhaustion and heat stroke in their animals. Associate professor and veterinarian Dr. Kirk Ryan says the number one danger is leaving pets in a hot car but they can still get overheated playing outside. Ryan says there are steps pet parents can take to make sure their animals stay as cool as possible.
CUT 7 (09) “drinking water”
Leaving an animal outside without enough water can not only hurt that pet, but it can also land a pet owned in jail because animal neglect is a crime.