The TOPS task force formed five months ago to find a long term solution to funding the scholarship program has decided against endorsing a single position, and instead is submitting a series of proposals for the legislature to consider. Jennings Senator Blade Morrish says he hopes the results will help legislators when voting on potential changes to TOPS in the upcoming regular session.
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It’s unclear if any of these proposals will receive majority support in the legislature.

A bill has been filed to create the Louisiana Checkbook, which is a website that would give the public an opportunity to see every transaction the state makes…
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Baton Rouge Representative Barry Ivey’s bill will be heard in the upcoming regular session.

Senator John Kennedy co-authors legislation intended to stop the feds from paying the deceased. Kelley Ray has more…
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A twin-engine plane that left Slidell headed for Patterson made an emergency landing in the Atchalfayla River. Coast Guard Petty Officer Lora Ratliff says the pilot realized there was not enough fuel to make it to Patterson…
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The four people on board were rescued and just one minor injury.