Headlines You May Have Missed

It’s the dog days of summer, and many Louisianians have been focused on LSU baseball, the missing Titanic sub, and the 4th of July holiday. Here’s a rundown of key headlines that you may have missed.

Lawmakers getting closer to possible veto session

Pressure is mounting for lawmakers to hold a veto override session this month following the governor’s rejection of numerous bills from the 2023 regular session. Read more. 

After 'curious' deal for swampland, state gets new appraisal that cuts price nearly in half

Original valuation of wetland property in St. James and Lafourche parishes was based on a faulty assumption. Read more. 

Critics blast attempt to lower Louisiana high school graduation standards

The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is moving ahead with plans to create waivers for high school graduation requirements critics believe will hurt students that need help the most. Read more.

5 candidates for Louisiana governor tout the need to improve education, 'the silver bullet'

How to improve Louisiana’s woeful public education system took center stage when five candidates for governor offered their vision for the state at a campaign forum last weekend. All five agreed that graduating students who can read better is key to the state’s future. Read more.