A special committee created by the Louisiana Senate will hold hearings beginning in December on complaints about the use of excessive force by State Police, particularly the high-profile case of Ronald Greene, the black man who died in police custody who was beaten by troopers after a high-speed chase. Senator Franklin Foil, who is chair doesn’t know how many times they will meet.
Cut 13 (10) “…with any recommendations.”
FEMA is extending its deadline for Hurricane Ida individual assistance to November 29th. FEMA spokesperson Nate Custer says assistance can help get one’s home back to a livable condition until major repairs are completed.
Early voting begins Saturday and while there are a few local elections there are four constitutional amendments on everyone’s ballot. Public Affairs Research Council President Robert Travis Scott says Amendment Two is considered real tax reform because it removes the ability to deduct federal taxes paid on your state taxes.
Amendment Four allows the governor to transfer more dedicated funds to fix a state budget deficit. Currently Scott says five percent of dedicated funds can be redirected, a vote in favor of the amendment raises it to ten percent.
Early voting continues until November 6th with the exclusion of Sunday, October 31st and the election is November 13th.