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David Claxton
Coverage of David Claxton in the Nexus archive.
- Gov. Landry says teachers will avoid pay cut, but not where he will find the money
Governor Jeff Landry pledged to avoid a pay cut for Louisiana public school teachers but has not disclosed how to fund the $198 million needed for stipends. Legislators and advocates are seeking clarity on potential funding sources, including a proposed $150 million reallocation from the Minimum Foundation Program, which could risk school district operations.