There are ten constitutional amendments on tomorrow’s ballot everything from property tax exemptions for seniors to prohibiting bail for those accused of certain crimes against children to limiting governors to two lifetime terms. Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council, says while some of the amendments may seem complicated, they’re not rocket science.
To learn more about the amendments go to par-louisiana-dot-org.
A state lawmaker believes Louisiana would be a great location for the next Next Great American Base. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced plans to build “Fortress America” and all locations in the United States may be considered, including former military installations and land that borders existing installations. Vernon Parish state lawmaker Chuck Owen says that description matches what Louisiana can offer
A decision by the Department of War is expected in June.
Open enrollment is underway for health insurance policies that can be purchased through the Affordable Care Act and health-care-dot-gov. America’s Health Rankings estimates just under eight percent of Louisiana residents are uninsured, slightly below the national average. Louisiana Bule healthcare economist Mike Bertaut says while rising premiums are frustrating, going without health insurance can expose people to even greater costs…
The college basketball season gets underway today. Ninth ranked LSU hosts Southeastern Louisiana at 6 PM. Bossier City’s Mikaylah Williams is LSU’s top player and she plans to be a more vocal leader during her senior season…
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