POLITICSWAFB BATON ROUGE
Landry teacher stipend plan back on after judge scraps order on technicality
Judge Richard 'Chip' Moore dismissed a temporary restraining order blocking Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's plan to redirect public school funding for teacher stipends. The judge cited a conflict of interest involving Baker Donelson, a law firm representing both Landry and the lawsuit plaintiffs. Plaintiffs, including former school officials, may pursue further legal action.
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