Category Archives: News
New law creates coding option for high school language credits
Monday the legislature approved a bill that will allow students seeking TOPS eligibility to substitute computer coding for foreign language credits. SB 191 was sponsored by Slidell Senator Sharon Hewi...
Jun 09, 2022
Another COVID vaccine offering could receive FDA approval
The FDA advisory committee is recommending that the FDA give full approval to another COVID vaccine. LSU Health New Orleans Chair of Genetics Doctor Lucio Miele said the Novavax offering is similar to...
Jun 08, 2022 Lucio Miele, M.D., Ph.D.
Rep. Mike Huval undeterred after latest legislative defeat
Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval watched his bill that would have banned hand-held communication while operating a motor vehicle go down to defeat in the Senate. Huval has been relentless in hi...
Jun 08, 2022
Republican legislative leader believes Congressional district map complies with federal law
Republican lawmakers are confident the Congressional District map they approved in February is compliant with federal and state laws, despite a federal judge ordering the Legislature to redraw the map...
Jun 08, 2022
Campers in Lafayette also learning how to respond to an active shooter
In addition to normal camp activities, children who attend city-sponsored camps in Lafayette this week will also be trained on how to respond to an active shooter. Lafayette Police Corporal Matthew Be...
Jun 08, 2022
Legislation banning the release of mug shots for non-violent offenders makes it way to the governor's desk
New Orleans Representative Royce Duplessis' bill that limits the release of mugshots of those accused, but not convicted, of certain nonviolent crimes is headed to the governor's desk. Duplessis says ...
Jun 08, 2022 Rep Royce Duplessis (D) New Orleans
State Education chief: More being discussed to make schools safer for kids
After the recent mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas...state education officials are discussing policy changes to help make Louisiana kids safer in class. State Education superint4endent Cade B...
Jun 08, 2022
Mizell on the Fairness in Women's Sports Act to become law
After being vetoed last year, the Fairness in Women's Sports Act by Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell will go into effect this fall. Mizell believes a trans female athlete winning a collegiate swimming ...
Jun 07, 2022 Sen. Beth Mizell (R) District 12
LSU Pennington Biomedical Research Center says apps help kids get a jump on motor skills
Helping your child get a jump on their motor skills could be as easy as using an app on your smartphone. LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center has created an app to help parents teach their chil...
Jun 07, 2022 USAG- Humphreys / CC
Superintendent Brumley: 2022 legislative session was a good one for education
State Education Superintendent Cade Brumley says the 2022 legislative session that ended yesterday was a good one for education, especially for teachers who are getting a $1,500 pay raise. Brumley say...
Jun 07, 2022
