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 by the state legislature. Higher Ed Commissioner Joe Rallo says some students could be forced to drop out…:
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Northwestern State has been designated a Military Friendly School by Victory Media. N-S-U Vice President of Technology Darlene Williams says they have a long history of working with Fort Polk and Barksdale Airforce Base. She says they also have a nationally ranked online degree program….
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Louisiana Policy Institute for Children is concerned about drastic state cuts that have been made to help parents receive assistance for early child care and education. Melanie Brofin with L-P-I-C says more than 20-thousand families who qualify for school readiness tax credits are not getting assistance…
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There’s a light at the end of the tunnel for Hollywood South, according to Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association president Patrick Mulhearn. He says we’re halfway through the 36 month 180-million dollar cap legislators placed on the film tax credit program and he’s hopeful lawmakers will approve changes next year that will be more beneficial for Louisiana’s film industry….
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