An LSU study says identifying and treating conduct disorder, a severe form of anti-social behavior in children can create substantial savings down the road.
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A new fiscal year budget for Louisiana goes into effect today. The spending plan contains funding increases for K-through-12 education, public colleges and early childhood education, which will allow more low-income families to receive assistance so their children can attend pre-K education.

Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot says his officers arrested two individuals involved in a shooting set up so that the victim would not have to attend his child support court hearing. Fontenot says Michael Rung was shot in the chest and his story that he was robbed didn’t hold up when questioned by detectives…
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Fontenot says Rung had his friend, Jacob Jack shoot him and both are facing numerous charges.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that federal courts cannot intervene when there are accusations of partisan gerrymandering. The decision means any policies regarding gerrymandering will have to be handled at the state level and in Congress, and Fair Districts Louisiana co-founder Brando Faske says states like California have already demonstrated effective ways to ensure non-partisan districts.
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Baton Rouge Representative Ted James attempted to pass legislation this year to create an independent redistricting commission.