Alexandria Senator Jay Luneau plans to file legislation that would eliminate Louisiana’s film tax credits, because he says the state can’t afford to subsidize movie stars. He says a recent study by LSU economist Loren Scott shows the return of investment isn’t there when it comes to movie incentives…:
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But those in the film industry say Louisiana’s film tax credit program has created thousands of jobs and helped boost tourism.

Same sex couples would face equal penalties for domestic violence, under a proposal to be taken up in the regular session next month. Marrero Representative Patrick Connick says currently, domestic violence laws only apply to household members, married or not, of the opposite sex.
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Connick says Louisiana and South Carolina are the only two states with the opposite sex distinction on the books.

The Louisiana Federation of Teachers is very concerned with the cuts to education President Donald Trump is proposing in his executive budget. LFT spokesperson Les Landon says the budget calls for a nine-billion dollar cut to public schools and adds one-point-four billion in funding for “school choice, ” including vouchers. Landon says there’s evidence vouchers do not lead to a better education
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The state Department of Children Family Services is looking to do more to help children who age out of the foster care system. Foster care program manager Toni Buxton says many times kids who leave the foster care system after the age of 18 have trouble finding a job or a place to live…
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Buxton says they need to do more for these young adults, because many times they turn to life of crime when they have nowhere else to go.