Louisiana News
Gov. Landry signs LA GATOR scholarship program into law
SUMMARY: Governor Jeff Landry held a major press conference at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Lafayette, signing over a dozen education bills. Key measures include reducing mandates on educators, addressing students based on birth-assigned sexual orientation, and introducing the LA Gator education scholarship bill. This scholarship provides funding for parents to choose non-public schools for their children, starting with special needs and low-income families and eventually extending statewide. Additionally, a surprising bill was signed allowing school boards to accept volunteer chaplains, although this does not replace counselors. The announcement was attended by educators, legislators, and students.
A bill that allows Louisiana parents to use tax dollars to pay to send their kids to a school of their choice was signed into law today.
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Nine Salmonella cases in Arkansas linked to backyard poultry flocks, CDC says
SUMMARY: CDC officials are investigating a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry, affecting 195 people across 38 states, including nine cases in Arkansas as of May 23. Initiated with 109 cases from 29 states on May 23, Arkansas has since reported four additional cases. No deaths have occurred, but 50 people have been hospitalized, including 17 since the initial report, with 41% under age 5. Missouri has the highest cases at 23, followed by Texas with 21. No cases reported in several states including Alaska, Hawaii, and Delaware. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and nausea. CDC advises against children under 5 touching backyard poultry. More info is available on the CDC’s website.
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LeBron James plans to return to Los Angeles Lakers: report
SUMMARY: LeBron James plans to opt out of his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to negotiate a new deal, despite being due $51.4 million for the 2024-25 season. James, turning 40 in December, aims to re-sign with the Lakers to finish his career there. The Lakers are expected to offer him a three-year, $162 million contract. Speculation suggests he might accept a lower salary to free up cap space for other signings. With the recent hiring of coach JJ Redick, and the Lakers drafting his son, Bronny James Jr., LeBron’s return is widely anticipated.
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Ten Commandments. Multiple variations. Why the Louisiana law raises preferential treatment concerns | KTVE
SUMMARY: A new law mandates that a specific version of the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school and state-funded college classroom in Louisiana. This version ties back to the 1956 film “The Ten Commandments” and is similar to Protestant renditions. Critics argue the law violates religious freedom and the principle of church-state separation, prompting a lawsuit. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, is seen as part of broader GOP efforts to influence public schools with conservative Christian values. Scholars and religious leaders express concern over its theological and historical accuracy, noting its political motivations.
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