Lawmakers have until 6 pm on Wednesday to figure out how to solve the state’s budget deficit. Emelie Gunn has more on what’s being proposed in the last days of the special session…
Meanwhile in the upper chamber a senate committee approved legislation that would reduce sales tax breaks that businesses receive. Democrats on the committee complained that businesses are not doing their fair share to help close the state’s massive budget shortfall. The bill heads to the senate floor and will likely face opposition in the House.
Residents of St. Joseph are lobbying for cleaner water. Garrett Boyte, a resident of St. Joseph, says the water there has been yellow or murky brown for over 10 years, and it contains elements that are linked to health risks. Boyte says 400 water systems in the state are facing similar issues.
Boyte met with Governor John Bel Edwards to discuss upping the minimum standards for water in Louisiana.
Multiple flash flood watches go into effect this afternoon as north and south Louisiana will see some heavy rainfall. CS Ross with the National Weather Service in Shreveport says we’ll see heavy downpours throughout the week.
Ross says a tornado watch has been posted until 6 o’clock tonight, covering the western parishes of Louisiana.