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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Landry tells teachers it's ‘back to the drawing board' after pay raise plan fails
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Gov. Jeff Landry said it is 'back to the drawing board' when it comes to securing a salary increase for teachers in Louisiana. That message was part of a letter Landry sent to educators this week, following the failure of Constitutional Amendment 2 during the March 29 election. In the letter, he described the amendment as a potential 'lasting solution' that would have addressed both teacher compensation and state retirement debt. Ahead of the election, Landry released a video urging voters to support Amendment 2, calling it a 'game changer' for Louisiana. In the address, he promoted the measure as a way to permanently lower income taxes, protect the homestead exemption, double senior tax deductions, and give teachers a permanent raise by using savings from retirement debt reduction. He tied the amendment to his broader goals of lowering crime, reforming education, and eliminating government waste. Landry said the measure 'would have paid off retirement debt and increased your pay with those savings,' outlining a proposed $2,000 annual salary increase for teachers and a $1,000 raise for support staff. 50 Cent ignites social media with video supporting Louisiana Amendment Two 'By eradicating nearly 25% of the total debt in the teacher retirement system, the Amendment not only bolstered the security of your retirement benefits but also saved taxpayers over a billion dollars in interest payments,' Landry wrote in the letter to teachers. But a majority of Louisiana voters rejected the proposal, with 65% voting against it and only 35% in favor. 'With the setback faced by Amendment 2 – we are back to the drawing board, as no existing alternative recurring resources exist to fund the permanent salary increase you deserve,' Landry wrote. He emphasized the need for budgeting practices that are both fiscally sound and supportive of educators, stating, 'We remain committed to working with stakeholders and the Legislature to ensure we pass a budget that compensates our teachers appropriately and protects the taxpayer.' A copy of Landry's full letter to teachers can be found here. Gov. Jeff Landry celebrates as Louisiana students' rankings move up in Nation's Report Card Social Security walks back cuts to phone services, announces 'anti-fraud check' Judges temporarily block 5 Venezuelans' deportations under Alien Enemies Act DOJ asks Supreme Court to intervene in independent agency firings Local group honors Black mothers who died during childbirth List: What stores, restaurants will close for Easter 2025? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash Flood Warning in Acadia Parish
RAYNE, La. (KLFY) — Flash flood warning has impacted Acadia Parish residents in Rayne and storms don't seem to be moving too quickly. According to our KLFY meteorologists, they said radar estimates show anywhere from 2-5 inches of rain have fallen in the past couple of hours across parts of Acadia parish. The Flash Flooding Warning for this area remains in effect until 5:45pm. At 2:35pm the National Weather Service received a report of water getting into homes along Mainstreet in Rayne. Parish officials said reports Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Video obtained by KLFY shows several cars stranded in high water. Drivers are advised to not drive through high water as it takes only 6 inches of moving water to sweep you off your feet and only a foot of moving water to sweep away a vehicle. KLFY 10 will continue to monitor the storm and will update as information as it is released. The Long Island iced tea may not be from that Long Island Wood Brothers Racing makes triumphant return to Martinsville Flash Flood Warning in Acadia Parish 50 Cent ignites social media with video supporting Louisiana Amendment Two What is the most American-made car? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
