Governor Bobby Jindal’s federal lawsuit over Common Core will be heard in a Baton Rouge federal court today. Jindal claims the federal government used education grant money and waivers to force Louisiana and other states to adopt Common Core. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the governor definitely has an uphill battle because the federal government has the authority to oversee matters in many areas including education…

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The governor claims the Obama administration over reached their authority in trying to implement the controversial education standards in Louisiana.

Today is the Great American Smoke out and the Smoking Cessation Trust is urging smokers in Louisiana to take advantage of all the free products and services available to help them quit. SCT CEO Mike Rogers says since their program started in 2012, over 22,000 citizens have received their benefit card…

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For more informatin log on to www-dot-smokefreela-dot-org.

The faculty senate at Grambling State University has given a “no confidence” vote for interim president Cynthia Warrick and are seeking her immediate dismissal. G-S-U faculty Senate President, Doctor Herbert Simmons Jr, says they are disappointed Warrick hired several administrators at a six-figure salary, when the university faces a three-point-seven million dollar deficit….

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UL System President Sandra Woodley says they continue to support Warrick, as they search for the best possible person for the long-term leadership of Grambling.

The Louisiana Cannabis Industry Association has endorsed Republican Congressman Bill Cassidy over democratic incumbent Senator Mary Landrieu. Spokesperson Jesse McCormick says says because Cassidy is a doctor, he understands why there’s a need for marijuana to be legal for medicinal purposes

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He says in a debate last month Bill Cassidy said he supports the legal use of medical marijuana, while Landrieu opposes it.