Governor Edwards says the state is considering implementing a vaccine incentive program similar to efforts in other states. The number of new vaccinations per week has fallen precipitously from a mid-March high. Edwards says they’re looking into ways to get skeptical Louisianans off the fence…
Cut 3, 10 seconds, vaccinated
While adults may end up getting incentivized to take a shot the state says it’s going to take a robust information campaign aimed at parents to get the vaccination rate for children to increase. Kids 12 and older are now eligible and Our Lady of the Lake Pediatric Immunologist Dr. Theron McCormick says you shouldn’t be too worried about potential side effects for those kids…
Lafayette Representative Stuart Bishop’s tax reform bill finally clears the House. The legislation would lower state personal income tax rates in exchange for eliminating the ability to deduct federal income taxes on your state taxes. If approved by the Senate voters will have a chance to vote on it on the November 2022 ballot. This is what the language will say…
Cut 12 (12) “…individual income taxes.”
Tomorrow marks the start of Safe Boating Week and before you head out on the water the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries wants you to check and make sure you have enough personal flotation devices for everyone you take aboard. LDWF spokesperson Adam Einck says even if you are a strong swimmer…
Anyone 16 or younger must wear their flotation device at all times.