The new president of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association wants to work with the new governor to resolve the state’s film tax credit cap. Jeff Palermo has more…
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Seven parish leaders in southeast Louisiana want to see the next governor establish a passenger rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge? Emelie Gunn has more….
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So why are Facebook users so excited about the social media site possibly getting a “dislike” button? Michelle Southern reports…:
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The new president of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association is eager to work with the new governor and legislature on removing or altering the current 180-million dollar cap that was put on the state’s film tax credit program this year. Robert Vosbein, CEO of the Silver Screen Group, took over for Will French and says his message to policy makers will be that thousands of jobs are at stake.
Vosbein says he’s very concerned, because the state of Georgia has a similar film tax credit program and is getting a lot of Louisiana’s business because our state has a cap on the number of credits redeemed.
Vosbein says raising the cap would be a step in the right direction but doesn’t really think we need to have it at all.
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After years of talk about a passenger train between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, seven parish leaders in southeast Louisiana say it’s time for the talk to end and call on the next governor to make it happen. Kristen Palmer, chairwoman of the Louisiana Super Region Rail Authority, says passenger rail service in this region can give residents better access to jobs…
Palmer says there will be huge demands on the transportation system, as over 20-billion dollars in economic development projects are planned for the region. She says the rail service would operate on existing freight lines and the average trip between B-R and New Orleans would be about 90 minutes.
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The Southern Rail Commission plans to present funding options to the gubernatorial candidates later this fall. Palmer says they estimate the rail line would have an annual ridership of over 210-thousand people. She says over 30-thousand people commute between Baton Rouge and New Orleans every day.
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So why are Facebook users so excited about the social media site possibly getting a “dislike” button? Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg announced this week that they are working on a tool that will allow people to show empathy for posts, but it’s not clear if it would actually be called a “dislike” button. Jensen Moore is an assistant professor of strategic communication with LSU’s Manship School…:
Moore says if someone posts that they lost their dog, a friend might hit the “like” button to show their support — but it doesn’t really mean that they liked that your dog died. She says a tool like a dislike button lets a friend show condolences in this case…:
Zuckerberg had previously stated he didn’t want Facebook to be an avenue for people to be mean or negative which is why there has never been a “Dislike” option. She says the change of heart shows social media companies are becoming more receptive to their audience…:
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Governor Bobby Jindal continued to go after Donald Trump, the republican presidential front-runner, in Wednesday night’s CNN republican presidential debate. Jindal was not invited to the debate that featured Trump and 10 other main candidates, but he participated in a debate featuring lower-tier candidates and didn’t hold back on his criticism of the Trump campaign
After discussing Trump, the candidates gave their views on immigration. Jindal received a loud applause for his call for immigrant assimilation…
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During the debate, Jindal was asked about the 14-year-old Muslim in Texas who brought a homemade clock to school and was arrested because a teacher thought it was a bomb. Jindal said he’s glad the child was released and then turned the discussion about Kim Davis, the clerk of court in Kentucky, who was thrown in jail for her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses
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The season started off on a down note for the Saints with a loss to Arizona and there’s some in Who Dat nation who wonder if the Black and Gold are headed for another losing season. But Quarterback Drew Brees expects big things from this year’s team
The Saints offense could get a lift this weekend if running back CJ Spiller returns. Spiller has been sidelined by a knee injury, but practiced yesterday for the first time since undergoing surgery. Spiller hasn’t had much time to work with Brees. But the veteran Q-B is optimistic the two can click right away
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LSU is a seven and a half point favorite to beat Auburn this Saturday in Tiger Stadium. Auburn Coach Gus Malzahn on what the War Eagles need to do to get their first win in Baton Rouge since 1999
Last year Auburn crushed the Fighting Tigers 41-7 in what was Brandon Harris first start at quarterback in an LSU uniform. Malzahn says Harris looks more confident heading into this Saturday’s game
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Auburn heads into Death Valley with a 2-0 record, but in the season opener they nearly blew a big lead to Louisville and last week almost lost to FCS member Jacksonville State. Malzahn says they are not dwelling on previous performances…