Louisiana’s three largest cities all feature in the top 25 of Wallethub’s cities most in need of charity for the holidays. Matt Doyle has more.
China Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Grambling has been destroyed by an overnight fire. The church has been considered a historical landmark in the community. Firefighting crews and authorities with the State Fire Marshal’s office are still on the scene. The cause of the blaze is unclear.
State Treasurer John Schroder is backing federal legislation that would raise the age individuals can participate in the ABLE program, which enables people with disabilities to save for and pay for disability-related expenses. The current age limit is 26, but Schroder says data has emerged showing where improvements can be made to reach more participants by raising the age to 46.
Schroder says if they raise the age, more disabled vets can participate.
The AP reports nearly all of Louisiana’s legislators are utilizing perk of the job that allows them to buy rare Tigers postseason tickets at face value. The LSU policy is paying off big this year, with lawmakers saving nearly 1,000 dollars for end zone tickets relative to the secondary market. Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says the obvious attempt by LSU to buy Legislative influence using taxpayer money shouldn’t be allowed, but somehow continues to survive.