State Treasurer John Fleming says it’s time to increase Louisiana’s homestead exemption. That hasn’t happened in 46 years. In recent years, state lawmakers have filed legislation to raise the homestead exemption, but business groups and policy organizations have opposed. They’ve argued it reduces vital revenue for local services. But Fleming says local governments need to be more fiscally responsible.
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After Leaders for a Better Louisiana urges voters to vote “no” on Amendment Eight, we are now hearing from the author of that amendment. Rosepine Representative Chuck Owen says Amendment 8 would prohibit a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary from seizing private property for necessary purposes, known as expropriation. Owen says while it has not happened in Louisiana, allowing a foreign adversary or an agent of a foreign adversary to get its hands on land in Louisiana could have a devastating ripple effect.
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Saints owner Gayle Benson issued a call to action to her team to response to a disappointing start to the season. Kace Kieschnick has the story.
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A Slidell man is facing charges in connection with a hit and run that happened Tuesday evening on Gause Boulevard. Officials say 48 year old Ralph Bordelon fled the scene after hitting the two runners. He’s facing two counts of hit and run. Both victims were taken to the hospital with non life-threating injuries.