The Restore Louisiana Task Force approves a proposal for how to spend $1.2 billion in federal flood aid allocated by Congress. Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s Office, Julie Baxter Payer, says 938-million dollars will go towards rebuilding and repairing flooded homes…:
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This state plan must get approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Today marks the start of tax season, as Louisiana residents can begin filing federal and state income taxes. Baton Rouge CPA Brandon Lagarde says if you plan to use a tax preparer to file your taxes, make sure you have all your documentation together and organized…:
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Federal returns are due April 18th this year, while state taxes must be filed by May 15th.

Homelessness is down 68-percent in Louisiana over the past seven years based on an estimate from the federal government. Emelie Gunn has more.:
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Funeral services have been announced for the Westwego officer who was fatally shot Friday morning while attempting to help out a woman he thought was in a traffic accident. Michael Louviere, who leaves behind a wife and 4-year-old girl and 1-year-old boy, will be laid to rest on Friday in Harvey.