Should college athletes be able to cash in on their name and likeness? Marrero Republican Patrick Connick files a Senate bill that would allow compensation in Louisiana. The topic of financial benefit for students is a nationwide issue, with thirty other states filing legislation making the push for compensation. Opponents say compensation taints the student-athlete culture. However, Connick says times have changed.
Cut 8 (10) “…treat them fairly.”
NCAA rules currently restrict students from making any money.
It’s Super Tuesday and an LSU-Shreveport Poli Sci Professor says recent developments in the Democratic primary indicate it’s likely the race will not be competitive by the time Louisianans vote on April 4th. Jeff Sadow says the consolidation of candidates and the massive share of delegates up for grabs today means the race may be functionally over either by tomorrow or in the coming weeks.
Twenty-one people have applied to be the state’s next education superintendent. Governor Edwards says he hopes The Board of Elementary and Secondary Education will select someone who has worked in a variety of education roles, including as a teacher. But Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin doesn’t think classroom experience is necessary…
Cut 10 (06) “ legislature approve”
BESE plans to meet in April to pick a successor to John White, who is stepping down next week.
LSU Ag Center researchers are warning farmers that stink bug numbers will be high this year because of a series of mild winters. Stink bugs are capable of destroying soybean fields and other crops. LSU Entomologist Doctor Sebe Brown says early season control is vital…