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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Slidell. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Louisiana State Representative Laurie Schlegel said today that House Bill 77 will change the TOPS program to help keep top students in the state after a report showed an 11% drop in honors-level pupils choosing Louisiana colleges—she noted that neighboring states have stronger, more predictable scholarship programs. The bill is now moving through the state legislature and aims to boost both local higher education and job prospects. WWL-TV
- ➤ Louisiana’s House Transportation Committee approved a Senate bill to ban speed cameras issuing tickets outside school zones—local officials and law enforcement offer mixed views on the measure. The bill now heads to the House floor for debate and may return to the Senate if House amendments pass. WWL-TV
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