9:30 LRN Newscast

On March 29th, voters will once again head to the polls – this time to decide on some aspects of the tax reform package passed in the special session. Steven Procopio, the president of the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana, says among other things, the rewritten law includes options for local governments.

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PAR will release a voter guide on the amendment vote, but it will take a couple months to sift through everything.

Today is Giving Tuesday in Louisiana. It’s the day when people are urged to support charitable causes and to engage in acts of generosity. United Way Southeast Louisiana CEO Michael Williamson says donating one dollar can have a 14-dollar impact on our communities.

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The Holidays should be a time for joy and happiness; but for many it’s a difficult time marked by stress, loneliness, and depression. Sean Richardson has more.

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Meet the new boss – same as the old boss. McNeese tapped Matt Viator (VEE-uh-tore) as its new – make that returning – head football coach. Viator previously coached the team from 2006 to 2015, racking up 78 wins, four Southland Conference titles and five playoff appearances.