Louisiana Association of Business and Industry President Stephen Waguespack says he’s not happy with lawmakers approving a two-and-half billion dollars in tax increases on businesses over the next five years on the final day of the legislative session. One of those bills reduces the inventory tax credit businesses receive and Waguespack says that’s something shoppers will notice
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The last member of the Angola 3 who has been in solitary for the shooting death of a prison guard will be staying in prison at least a little longer. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals continued the blockage of the release of Albert Woodfox, until the appeal from Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is considered further. The case has an “expedited” status, which means his release could happen in a few weeks.
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The State Department of Education is taking a pro-active approach in responding to the death of a 22 month old child in a day care center, that had its license revoked. The new online registry comprises 16 individuals whose licenses were revoked from 10 different parishes. State Superintendent of Education John White says local law enforcement and school superintendents are being notified…
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If you have any input for the Department of Transportation to alleviate the traffic gridlock on the I-10 corridor, the deadline for taking the Baton Rouge area survey is Monday. DOTD Spokesman Rodney Mallet says once the survey is completed, the next step is to have a public hearing….
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On the I-10 Mississippi River Bridge, the daily vehicle count is up over 100 thousand.