TOPS recipients will be responsible for more than half of their spring tuition, and Governor John Bel Edwards said on his monthly call-in radio show that funding the program was a top priority for him in the last session…:
Cut 13 (07) “not to”
But House Appropriations Chairman Cameron Henry said the governor is to blame for the TOPS cut because he was more concerned about funding other services, like public-private hospitals.

The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry is taking part in a summit in Baton Rouge today on criminal justice reform. LABI President Stephen Waguespack says the goal of the forum is to find ways to reduce Louisiana’s incarceration rate, which is the highest in the world per capita…:
CUT 7 (12) “of crime”

A Minnesota police officer has been charged with second degree manslaughter after shooting Philando Castile. That shooting happened the same week Alton Sterling was killed during a confrontation with two white police officers. Legal analyst Tim Meche says don’t expect the federal investigation into the Sterling case to be resolved anytime soon…:
cut 4 (10) “recused himself”
Back in October, U.S. Attorney Walt Green issued a statement that said the Sterling case is a priority and are taking their time to ensure no stone is left unturned.

Tomorrow, Gov. John Bel Edwards will participate in the Kids’ Chance Awareness Week Luncheon in Baton Rouge.

A New Orleans teacher admitted giving marijuana brownies to students, pleading guilty to two charges of distribution of pot to a student and two counts of obstruction of justice. Camille Breaux Brennan is set to be sentenced January 5th.