| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Budget puzzle: Gov. Jeff Landry announced a hiring freeze Wednesday as legislators prepare to draw up the state budget. Will there be money for teacher pay raises? And what impact will Trump administration cuts have on a budget that is roughly half federal grants? Meghan Friedmann has the details. Rating restaurants: Louisiana is known for its restaurants. The Michelin Guide is known for rating the best of them. But that hasn't been able to happen here ... until now. Ian McNulty has the story. New super: New Orleans' public school system just got a new leader. Marie Fazio explains. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 