Following two years and seven special sessions, the state now has a path forward on revenue that as of now provides enough money to fully fund most state services at current levels. The finalizing of a compromise 4.45 percent sales tax last night has many people, including Political Analyst Clancy DuBos, relived to be past the constant threats of deep cuts to higher ed and healthcare.

Cut 6 (12)  “permanent fix.”

Summer is back with a vengeance as State Climatologist Barry Keim tells us we can expect higher than normal temperatures through the week due to a high pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico which will see higher humidity levels and reduced cloud cover.

cut 9 (12)  “…between 100 to 110.”

The legislature has appropriated four-million dollars to begin operating a new juvenile justice facility in Bunkie. Once fully funded at 12 million dollars, the site will host 72 beds, and emphasizes rehabilitation methods to deal with young offenders. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Dr. James Bueche (Bush) says he trusts that, if the new facility gets fully funded, they’ll be able to show the same positive results that have been produced in other states.

Cut 5  (10) “manner.”

Following a stop at a gas station in Grand Coteau this weekend, someone is now $2 million richer.  The St. Landry Parish convenience store has produced other big lottery winners in recent months and word has spread.  The 1 Stop store owner, Nasir Sohail, says more people are showing up at his business with high hopes.

Cut 12 (08)   “…somebody got lucky again.”

After two years and seven special sessions, the state now has a path forward on revenue that as of now provides enough money to fully fund most state services at their current levels. Most of the tax plan has a seven-year sunset, setting up another round of budget battles in 2025, unless a permanent tax reform plan can be enacted. There’s growing interest in a constitutional convention to facilitate that reform, but Political Analyst Clancy DuBos says many opponents are worried about just who would run the convention.

cut 8 (11) “for everybody”

Summer is back with a vengeance as State Climatologist Barry Keim tells us we can expect higher than normal temperatures through the week due to a high pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico which will see higher humidity levels and reduced cloud cover. Keim does recommend to utilize caution with such intense heat in the area.
Cut 11 (07) “…just a bit”

The legislature’s decision to renew a portion of an expiring one-cent sales tax will provide funding to begin operating a new juvenile justice facility in Bunkie. Matt Doyle has the story.

Cut 1 (31) “I’m Matt Doyle”

After a stop at a gas station in Grand Coteau this weekend, someone is now $2 million richer.  This particular convenience store has produced other big winners in recent months and news of the luck of the establishment appears to have gotten around.  The 1 Stop store owner, Nasir Sohail says more people are showing up at his business with high hopes.  The ticket sold over the weekend has yet to be claimed.  Sohail explains that although this particular winner didn’t match up all the numbers with the recent drawing, it was enough to land the sizable prize.
Cut 13 (10) “…with a power play.” 

The newly passed budget and tax plan has Louisianans taking stock of the two brutal years of fiscal uncertainty that led to last night’s compromise deal. Jeff Palermo has more.
Cut 2 (31) “I’m Jeff Palermo” 

A man and woman are in critical condition after being found shot on the side of I-55 in the Amite area.  First responders were dispatched for a welfare check and found the two wounded by a vehicle on I-55 North.  The man was airlifted to the hospital and the woman was taken by ambulance.  The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting.

The legislature has appropriated four-million dollars to begin operating a new juvenile justice facility in Bunkie. Once fully funded at 12 million dollars, the site will host 72 beds, and emphasize rehabilitation methods to deal with young offenders. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Dr. James Bueche (Bush) says the new location will build on modern therapeutic research that shows better outcomes for kids who get a good education while being treated, and receive specialized care.

Cut 4  (09) “the dorm.”

After a stop at a gas station in Grand Coteau this weekend, someone is now $2 million richer.  The St. Landry Parish store has produced other big winners in recent months.  Among those that have found luck there is The 1 Stop store owner himself, Nasir Sohail, who in December won $350,000 playing the Louisiana Lottery.  He is also expecting a kickback from this most recent win at his store.

Cut 14 (08)  “…still getting lucky.”

After two years and seven special sessions, the state now has a path forward on revenue that as of now provides enough money to fully fund most state services at their current levels. The finalizing of a compromise 4.45 percent sales tax last night has many people, including Political Analyst Clancy DuBos, relived to be past the constant threats of deep cuts to higher ed and healthcare.

Cut 6 (12)  “permanent fix.”

Summer is back with a vengeance as State Climatologist Barry Keim tells us we can expect higher than normal temperatures through the week due to a high pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico which will see higher humidity levels and reduced cloud cover. Keim does recommend to utilize caution with such intense heat in the area.
Cut 11 (07) “…just a bit”

The budget approved last night in the legislature OK’d four million dollars to get a new juvenile justice facility up and running in Bunkie. Once fully funded at 12 million dollars, the site will host 72 beds, and utilize the Missouri Model that emphasizes rehabilitation methods to deal with young offenders. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Dr. James Bueche says he trusts that if the new facility gets fully funded, they’ll be able to show the same positive results that have been produced in other states.
Cut 5  (10) “manner.”
High school diploma programs, and vocational training will be offered.

After a stop at a gas station in Grand Coteau this weekend, someone is now $2 million richer.  This particular convenience store has produced other big winners in recent months and news of the luck of the establishment appears to have gotten around.  The 1 Stop store owner, Nasir Sohail says more people are showing up at his business with high hopes.  The ticket sold over the weekend has yet to be claimed.  Sohail explains that although this particular winner didn’t match up all the numbers with the recent drawing, it was enough to land the sizable prize.
Cut 13 (10) “…with a power play.” 

Two people were found shot in a parked vehicle on Interstate 55 near the Amite overpass. That’s according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s office, who has deputies at the scene and State Police is assisting with traffic. Motorists should expect to see delays in the area.

The Pointe Coupee Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a 20-year-old woman. Investigators say the door of the home belonging to Madeline Falgout was kicked in and she was found unresponsive inside her home at 10:45 this morning. No arrests have been made.

The calendar says It’s the first full week of summer and State Climatologist Barry Keim says it sure feels like it outside….
cut 10 (13) “…this time of year”
Political analyst Clancy Dubos says the big winner from the third special session is the public. That’s because lawmakers approved a sales tax plan that fully funds TOPS, public colleges, the food stamp program and health care. And Dubos says the state sales tax rate will go down just over a half-percent on Saturday….
cut 7 (10) “…this program”

The legislature appropriated four-million dollars to begin operating a new juvenile justice facility in Bunkie. Once fully funded at 12 million dollars, the site will host 72 beds. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Dr. James Bueche (Bush) says there other facilites are outdated….
Cut 3 (12) “those facilities.”
The facility will house juvenile offenders who have been classified as a threat to the community, and not eligible for community based rehab.

The special session came to a close last night with lawmakers approving legislation that fully funds TOPS, higher ed, health care and reduces cuts in corrections, juvenile justice and other areas. Governor John Bel Edwards…
cut 15 (09) “:…compromise is”
Edwards says the legislature’s decision to set the sales tax rate at 4.45 percent until July 2025, will give the state budget stability for the next seven years.

Political analyst Clancy Dubos expects to see a continuing effort for a constitutional convention, which several lawmakers say is needed for more budget and tax reform. But Dubos…
cut 8 (11) “…for everybody”

The state legislature has appropriated the four-million dollars needed to begin operating a juvenile justice facility in Bunkie. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Doctor James Bueche says young offenders at this facility will receive good education and specialized care…
cut 4 (09) “….the dorm”
Bueche says once fully funded, the facility will house 72 individuals.

After a stop at a gas station in Grand Coteau this weekend, someone is now $2 million richer. The St. Landry Parish convenience store has produced other big lottery winners in recent months and news of the luck at the establishment has gotten around. .
Cut 12 (08) “…somebody got lucky again.”
The 1 Stop store owner, Nasir Sohail, says he won 350-thousand dollars in December playing Louisiana Lotto, while no one has yet to claim the two-million dollar Powerball ticket from this past weekend.

With a new fiscal year set to begin on Saturday, state lawmakers finally agreed on a sales tax plan that prevents Louisiana from going over the fiscal cliff, which would have resulted in deep cuts to colleges, TOPS and public safety programs. Governor John Bel Edwards says he will sign the measure that renews .45 percent of an expiring one-cent sales tax…

cut 16 (12) “…divides us”

Summer is back with a vengeance as State Climatologist Barry Keim tells us we can expect higher than normal temperatures through the week due to a high pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico which will see higher humidity levels and reduced cloud cover.

cut 9 (12)  “…between 100 to 110.”

The budget approved last night in the legislature OK’d four million dollars to get a new juvenile justice facility up and running in Bunkie. Once fully funded at 12 million dollars, the site will host 72 beds, and utilize the Missouri Model that emphasizes rehabilitation methods to deal with young offenders. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Dr. James Bueche says it provides relief to an overburdened system.

Cut 3 (12) “those facilities.”

The facility will house juvenile offenders who have been classified as a threat to the community, and thus are not eligible for community based rehabilitation.

A budget and sales tax deal is on its way to the governor’s desk that fully funds higher ed, healthcare, and TOPS, and sets the state’s sales tax rate at 4.45% on July 1st through mid-2025. The bill raises 463-million dollars for next fiscal year. Mandeville Republican Senator Jack Donahue says it’s the compromise the legislature needed to get done…
cut 10 (11) “….this state”
After the third special session of the year ended last night, Governor John Bel Edwards thanked lawmakers for finding courage to compromise and put Louisiana first…
cut 14 (11) “…as well”

The legislature’s decision to renew a portion of an expiring one-cent sales tax will provide funding to begin operating a new Juvenile Justice facility in Bunkie. Matt Doyle has the story.
Cut 1 (30) “I’m Matt Doyle”

The Louisiana Lottery says a Powerball ticket purchased at One Stop in Grand Coteau in St. Landry Parish is worth two-million dollars. That ticket matches the five regular numbers in Saturday’s drawing and the ticket had a powerplay multiplier which doubled the winnings to two million dollars.