Over the last 7 years, the number of people who don’t have homes in Louisiana is down nearly 70 percent. That’s according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s yearly Point-in-Time count. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Keith Cunningham credits the state for making homelessness more of a priority…:
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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 the website Restore.La.Gov will provide information as it becomes available on how flood victims can take advantage of this assistance…:
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Frustration over the lack of reliable high-speed internet in the DeRidder area has led to a petition that will ask the Public Service Commission to help out. Halen Doughty has more…:
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Tax season begins today and Louisianians can begin filing federal and state income returns. Baton Rouge CPA Brandon Lagarde says refunds may be delayed this year because identity theft preventative measures tend to slow things down…:
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Federal returns are due April 18th this year, while state taxes must be filed by May 15th.