Education head appointment bill rejected by Louisiana House
Rep. Alphonse Jackson urged making the State Superintendent of Education appointive. The House voted 39 to 64 against the bill despite Kelly Nix's lobbying. The measure faced opposition over board and superintendent lines of responsibility and educators' electability.
North Louisiana lawmakers split on education appointive bill
The House defeated Shreveport Rep Alphonse Jacksons bill to make the State Superintendent of Education appointive by the Secondary Education. The tally was 39 for and 64 against with one member not voting. Listed supporters included Bubba Henry Jonesboro and Walter Bigby Bossier City while opponents named Bud Brady Monroe Harmon Drew Minden and several others. The vote occurred Wednesday in Baton Rouge.
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Do Not Eat Rhubarb Leaves Says Green Bay Hospital
St Vincent's Hospital in Green Bay warns leaves of rhubarb are toxic after a local photo showed children near tall stalks. Officials say only stalks are safe to eat and urge avoidance of the poisonous leaves even in imitation.
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