After dealing with years of budget deficits during Governor Edwards’ first term in office, the state is reporting a billion-dollar surplus for the fiscal year that ended June 30th. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the state’s economy outperformed economists’ projections. He says when lawmakers gather for the 2022 session in March they’ll also have federal coronavirus relief dollars to spend. He says it’s an opportunity for the state to make some wise investments…
Matthew Mire, the man accused of killing a state trooper, an Ascension Parish woman, and wounding three others Saturday in a multi-parish shooting spree, was denied bond today. Legal Analyst Franz Borghardt says Mire appeared in court via Zoom this afternoon and it was also revealed then that the suspect is on lockdown and under suicide watch.
With crude oil prices at their highest level in seven years, gas prices aren’t the only things fuel-related being impacted by the 80-dollar a barrel price. LSU Professor David Dismukes says winter heating bills in Louisiana are expected to be impacted negatively
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Long-awaited travel trailers for those who’ve been displaced by Ida are beginning to roll in the state.
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