Common Core remains in play but effects might be delayed for a third year
Members of Legislative Black Caucus say they're backing plan to extend consequences another year.
Jindal credits Louisiana’s economic revival to a tax plan he initially opposed
Jindal's own plan — income tax abolition and a sky-high sales tax — was laughed out of the 2013 Legislature.
Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
Neighbors complain about construction hours at new Morris Jeff school in Mid-City
Contractor has an incentive to finish early.
Landrieu proposes far-reaching changes in how city employees are hired and evaluated
Rules that control hiring, promotion and discipline would be rewritten.
Oil and gas interests have no better friend in Baton Rouge than the combative Sen. Adley
Gas and oil interests have been good to Robert Adley, and as a senator, Adley has been unfailingly good to them. He insists the Flood Protection Authority lawsuit seeking damages for coastal destruction is illegal. The bills he's moving would make sure of that.
Budget surplus and rising test scores brighten meeting of ARISE network’s board
Kindergarteners outperform peers in Connecticut and Rhode Island on math skills assessment — a first.
Sheriff says he credited city for $200,000 in ankle-monitoring overpayments
Gusman says city has been made whole for errors identified in report from Inspector General's Office.
Live blog: Committee sends new nominee to governor for east bank levee board
They renominated Tim Doody and picked Tyrone Ben for the other slot.
Franklin High School teachers hope to unionize; some teachers cite pay concerns
The well-regarded school would become the second charter in the city to join union.
