This week thousands of Louisiana college students on the TOPS scholarship will have a difficult decision to make, as they’re reminded they will owe almost 60-percent of their semester’s tuition in January – due to actions of the legislature this year. Higher Ed Commissioner Joe Rallo says some students could be forced to drop out…:
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He says even without TOPS, there are funding options, which is why high school grads are required to file for FAFSA.

The quarrel between Governor John Bel Edwards and Attorney General Jeff Landry continues, as the governor is asking a Baton Rouge court to define Landry’s role in state government. Publisher of LaPolitics.com, Jeremy Alford, says the two officials disagree about how much power the AG should have…:
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A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow.

The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children released a report on how the school readiness tax credits are benefiting the state. Melanie Brofin with L-P-I-C says the incentive helps working families afford and access early care and education for children up to 4 years old. She says the program is moving in the right direction…:
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She says they will present their findings to the legislature in the next session.

FEMA officials announced another extension for the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program Monday evening, extending the program until Sunday, Dec. 18. This will provide more time for flood evacuees to stay in rooms paid for by the federal government.