Three and a half years following the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist, criminal charges have been handed down against five law enforcement officers involved in his arrest. Master Trooper Kory York faces the most significant charge, negligent homicide, while the others have been charged with malfeasance and obstruction of justice. Attorney Ron Haley urges District Attorney John Belton to prosecute these individuals to the fullest extent of the law…
Senator John Kennedy wants FEMA to explain how they calculate their Risk Rating 2.0. Kennedy says it does no good for the federal government to offer flood insurance if people can’t afford it.
Cut 6 (11) “…their rates go up!”
The Revenue Estimating conference says the state has an extra $925 million in this year’s budget and $608 million for the next year. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says their recommendations to the legislature on how to spend the funds will be consistent with what was done in the current year and use some of the money for nonrecurring purposes.
Cut 11 (10) “…growing the budget.”
To make shipping your Christmas packages easier the post office’s website has a tool called “Click and Ship.” USPS spokesperson David Walton says it’s ideal for folks who want to avoid standing in line to mail a package. He says you can calculate shipping costs for your package and.…
Cut 15 (10) “…free of charge.”
Tomorrow is the deadline to ship cards and packages first-class for a Christmas arrival.