The Louisiana House of Representatives advanced a budget that is a big change from what the governor proposed at the start of the legislative session; the main changes will do away with the teacher pay raises on the state level and not replace federal dollars in early education funding.
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – On This Week in Louisiana Politics, lawmakers battle it out over social justice issues that are taking the nation by storm. One debate around libraries is cut short, enraging advocates. Get the latest on what the candidates for governor are saying, or not saying. Fred Childers sits down with Congressman […]
A state lawmaker wants to shield teachers from being prosecuted for breaking up school fights. Some teachers and advocates fear the unintended consequences of the legislation.