With Louisiana facing a 700-million-dollar budget shortfall, Governor Landry unveils his tax reform plan. In a news conference at the Capitol, Landry said in order to compete economically with states like Texas and Tennessee, which have no state income tax, Louisiana needs to eliminate the income tax.
Beginning today, a person could face a five-thousand-dollar fine or up to five years in prison for possessing mifepristone and misoprostol without a prescription. Despite concerns from opponents, Attorney General Liz Murrill says the law includes protections for pregnant women obtaining these drugs for personal use.
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Union dockworkers went on strike this morning at ports across the country. Experts say we could see similar supply chain issues like we did during Covid. Sean Richardson has the story.
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Southeastern Louisiana University celebrates a major milestone today – its 100th year. University President William Wainwright says there will be a special beer to celebrate the occasion.
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The school put on a big celebration in the Student Union breezeway, including a video message from one of its most famous alumni – Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts.