11:30 LRN Newscast May 17

Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer passed away this morning, he served as governor from 1988 to 1991. Former chief of staff Len Sanderson says Roemer only served one term but became a successful banker.

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Roemer was 77.

A Louisiana Policy Institute for Children survey of 600 voters finds over three-quarters support dedicating revenue from sports betting to fund early childhood education. LPIC Executive Director Dr. Libbie Sonnier says it would cost 86 million dollars a year to guarantee early childhood. Sports betting is estimated to generate 10 to 30 million a year…

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Passing a tax reform bill is a major priority for Republicans and the Legislative Black Caucus is withholding support because they are upset state representative Ray Garofalo is still House Education Chairman after suggesting there was some good that came out of slavery. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat…

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Despite calls from the Black Caucus, House Speaker Clay Schexnayder has not removed Garofalo as House Education Chairman.

The deadline to file 2020 federal taxes for the country is today however Louisiana residents still have until June 15th due to the February winter storms. Senior Tax Manager at Hannis T. Bourgeois in Baton Rouge, Brad Tate you don’t have to claim income on any stimulus check received in 2020, however, if you failed to receive one…

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