Governor Jeff Landry’s first year in office was eventful with major legislation passing. Jeanne Burns looks back….
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And the governor believes his tax reform plan will result in more people moving into the state. Demographer Greg Rigamer says we’ll have to wait and see if that happens…
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New voting machines will soon be coming in Louisiana. Secretary of State Nancy Landry says while the new model has not yet been selected, one thing that’s for certain is that in accordance with a new state law, there will be a paper component.
Landry says having the paper ballot will allow the state to easily verify the machine vote tally.
Looking for something to do on New Year’s Day. The Louisiana Office of State Parks is encouraging the public to take a hike or walk at one of the state’s 21 parks. Louisiana State Parks Director Brandon Burris says some of the hikes are led by rangers…
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Burris says Poverty Point has ranger-guided hikes so does Bogue Chitto State Park and Forts Randolph-Buhlow State Historic Site.