Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to visit the state tomorrow to meet with faith and community leaders in St. Landry Parish, where three black churches were burnt to the ground earlier this year.
21-year-old Holden Matthews, has plead not guilty and is facing arson and hate crime charges. A crowdfunding campaign for the churches has raised more than $2.1 million.
Legislation that would conceal the names of companies that sell the state chemicals and equipment used to administer the death penalty is headed to the House floor. Matt Doyle has the story.
The wait for state assistance for those with developmental disabilities is expected to be shortened now thanks to changes to the system waiting list.
Prior to the change a year ago, the wait list for assistance was an average of 12-13 years long, and was operated on a first come first serve basis. Assistant Secretary for the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities Julie Hagan says now they’ve cataloged applicants based on their immediate needs.
A new report from the National Education Association, indicates the average teacher salary in Louisiana ranks 39th in the country. The Association fears the ranking is discouraging for teacher recruitment. Union President Lily Garcia recommends looking at similar educated and experienced professionals and what their pay is compared to a teacher.