Federal legislation has been filed that would increase the share of offshore energy revenues for Gulf Coast states, which could help fund coastal restoration and flood protection projects. Baton Rouge Congressman Garret Graves says states get a much bigger share of the revenue from onshore drilling and this bill would level the playing field for offshore drilling states…
cut 12 (12) “….dollars”
Graves says the measure would mean an additional 80 to 150-million dollars for the state.

State Education Superintendent John White testified before Congress about the state’s teacher preparation efforts. White says Louisiana is trying to avoid having teachers leave the profession after a year or two, after spending four years in college getting ready for the occupation…
Cut 14 (06) “…in the classroom.”

Supporters for a higher living wage are applauding the U-S House for passing a bill to increase the minimum wage to 15-dollars an hour by 2025. Louisiana Budget Project Executive Director Jan Moller says this legislation would have a significant impact on the Bayou State….
cut 9 (11) “…their jobs”
But Senate Republicans do not support the measure and a vote on a higher minimum wage in the Senate is unlikely.

The popular A&E reality show Live PD will follow a couple of Lafayette police officers on Friday and Saturday nights over the next few weeks to give viewers a live look at real situations with police officers as they unfold. Lafayette Police Corporal Bridgette Dugas says the department is excited to be in the national spotlight.
Cut 4 (09) “…we were chosen.”
Dugas hopes the program will showcase the city in a positive light.