There are divided opinions over President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and what they will do to the U-S economy. LSU Economics Professor Dek Terrell says the tariffs are attempting to produce two outcomes, increase manufacturing in the United States and leverage for future trade negotiations with other countries.
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Terell says the biggest cause for concern is an increase in prices on goods,
Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says it could cost more to eat out…
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Economists are concerned the tariffs could slow the U-S economy, and Harris says the restaurant industry is bracing for increased costs for essential goods.
We are seeing strong thunderstorms in northwest Louisiana this morning and that severe weather threat will expand statewide for today. LRN Meteorologist Bill Jacquemin says much of the state is under an enhanced risk of severe weather and we could see some intense storms today…
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Once this cold front moves through, we’ll see much cooler temperatures. High temperatures in the 50s in north and central Louisiana tomorrow. Highs in the 60s in south Louisiana Sunday and Monday.
For the last two school years, teachers have received a two-thousand-dollar stipend on top of their regular pay, but that additional two-thousand dollars for teachers and one-thousand dollars for school support staff is set to go away because Constitutional Amendment Two did not pass. Senate President Cameron Henry says the goal is to give teachers a permanent pay raise, but finding the money to do that will be difficult…