Louisiana Voters Weigh Major Choices on Education and New Orleans Growth

Brian checked in with Jeff Crouere of Ringside Politics to break down several key issues on Louisiana’s upcoming May ballot and major developments in New Orleans. Greer said there is quiet but meaningful support statewide—especially in New Orleans—for Constitutional Amendment 2, which would allow the City of St. George to form its own school district, noting parallels to New Orleans’ post-Katrina education reforms. The two also agreed Amendment 3, aimed at raising teacher pay, is long overdue and likely to pass given broad public support and regional competitiveness concerns. The conversation wrapped with New Orleans news, including plans to finally demolish and redevelop the long-vacant Lindy Boggs (former Mercy) Hospital site in Mid-City, a move Crouere called a long-awaited and much-needed step forward for the area.