SUMMARY: Louisiana Tech University has received a $4 million scholarship renewal from the National Science Foundation’s CyberCorps Scholarship Service program. This funding will cover tuition, professional development, travel, and annual stipends for 36 undergraduate or graduate students in computer science or cyber engineering with a focus on cyber security. In addition to academic support, students will gain exposure to government job opportunities through virtual job fairs. The scholarship is viewed as beneficial for both the university and its students, providing program validation and a pathway into government careers. The recipients will attend a job fair in Washington, DC, in January.

Louisiana Tech awarded scholarship renewal from National Science Foundation

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SUMMARY: The New Orleans City Council is allocating $100 million for a project with Entergy aimed at strengthening the power grid through the Accelerated Resilience Plan, part of a broader $1 billion initiative over ten years. This plan will harden over 3,000 power poles and repair more than 63 critical electrical lines to ensure quicker power restoration after storms, like Hurricane Francine and Hurricane Ida. The goal is to enhance the grid’s durability, with new poles capable of withstanding winds up to 140 mph. The project is set to begin immediately to better prepare for potential storms.

City council approves first phase of Entergy’s resilience plan.

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SUMMARY: Louisiana lawmakers are considering a significant rewrite of Article VII of the state constitution as part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax reform initiatives. Key proposals include extending the 100% prescription drug tax exemption to local parishes, doubling the standard deduction for seniors over 65, and streamlining local tax management. Landry’s plan also aims to address teacher pay by facilitating a $2 billion payment to reduce unfunded liabilities and implement permanent raises. The overhaul seeks to improve Louisiana’s tax competitiveness, enhance state finances, attract investment, create jobs, and retain talent, positioning Louisiana more favorably compared to other states.

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