Kyle Green
Coverage of Kyle Green in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana lawmakers now have deadline to choose between teacher pay cut or school funding reduction
Louisiana lawmakers must decide by June 23 whether to shift $168 million from public school operations to teacher pay stipends, avoiding a $2,000 pay cut for teachers but reducing funds for school maintenance and other expenses. The plan requires two-thirds legislative approval, with Republicans holding a majority but needing Democratic support. School district leaders warn the funding cuts could harm students.
- Louisiana congressional map boosting Republicans nears final passage
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, increasing Republican representation. The bill, Senate Bill 121, passed on a 66-36 vote and eliminates the district held by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, retaining only the district represented by U.S. Rep. Troy Carter.
- Louisiana congressional map boosting Republicans nears final passage
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved a congressional redistricting bill that reduces the number of majority-Black districts from two to one, increasing Republican representation. The bill, Senate Bill 121, passed 66-36 along party lines and eliminates the district held by U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields, retaining only the district represented by U.S. Rep. Troy Carter. Democrats criticized the map as an effort to consolidate political power and deny Black voters equal representation.
- 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.