sexual harassment

April 18, 2018

Medical school leaders urge budget delay

Chancellors from LSU’s two medical schools pleaded with lawmakers on Tuesday to hold off on passing a 2019 state budget until the Legislature has another opportunity to consider additional revenue measures in a second special session.

Number of the Day

$5.2 million  - Amount of money state government has paid involving in sexual harassment lawsuits since mid-2013. (Source: Louisiana Legislative auditor)
April 5, 2018

Unpaid meal debt bill advances

The Louisiana House on Wednesday advanced House Bill 284, by Rep. Pat Smith, which would prohibit public schools from punishing students whose families have an unpaid meal debt.

Number of the Day

$25,747, 218  - The recommended cut in state general funds to higher education in the governor’s Executive Budget (Source: House Fiscal Division)