The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident where a neighbor used lethal force to end a domestic dispute. Jeff Palermo has more…
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The application period for the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ 38th enforcement academy is open through December 22nd. It open to those with and without law enforcement experience. Division Superintendent Stephen Clark says POST-certified officers chosen will have a slightly accelerated academy
The Revenue Estimating Conference has determined that the legislature will end the current fiscal year with a 293-million-dollar budget surplus. State Treasurer John Fleming suggests giving that money back to the taxpayers in the form of tax cuts.
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Though the legislature cut income taxes last year, stronger than expected income tax revenue is said to be one of the main reasons for the surplus. Fleming points out that the economies of Texas, Tennessee and Florida are doing the best in the country, and none of them have a state income tax.
LSU moves one step closer to launching the School of Construction. It would build on the current construction management program. College of Engineering Dean Vicki Colvin says the earliest graduates are paying it forward in creating the new School of Construction.