BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD)— On This Week in Louisiana Politics, higher education officials discuss the issue of fewer students accepting their TOPS awards and the need for more funds in their financial aid programs. Senator Bill Cassidy also announced the federal government is allocating over $22 million in grants toward the I-69 service road project in Louisiana. Cassidy also brought energy production officials from all around the country to the state. He wants to see Louisiana at the forefront of production and the new great push to reduce emissions. Shannon Heckt sits down with Secretary of State Nancy Landry to talk about important election information as early voting kicks off for the presidential election. Latest News Mississippi suspect accused of stealing money, car from man at Baton Rouge hotel arrested Starbucks releasing 'Wicked' drinks inspired by the upcoming film Study shows Louisiana highway deaths down by 10% in 2023 McDonald's says it doesn't endorse political candidates after Trump visit This Week in Louisiana Politics: voting, TOPS, and energy