A Lafayette district judge has ruled that Louisiana’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Eric Gill has more…:
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According to a study by the state, tolls starting at 18 cents a mile could fund up to half of the $3 million dollar project which would finish I-49 South from Lafayette to New Orleans. Those pushing for the interstate to become a reality say the study proves tolls combined with federal and state dollars could make it actually happen.

The state Department of Revenue is preparing to offer Louisianians another amnesty period. LDR Secretary Tim Barfield told the Baton Rouge Press Club Monday that many tax payers wanted to participate last year, but couldn’t afford to pay 100-percent of the tax…:
CUT 4 (10) “over six times”
Last year, the department was able to collect $452-million in delinquent taxes.

The state Department of Veterans Affairs says they’ve been approved for a grant to fund a State Veterans Cemetery in Rayville. Secretary David LaCerte says the $7.3 million dollars will fund 100% of the costs to develop the cemetery on property donated by the Franklin family. He says they’ve been competing for this grant a while…:
CUT 7 (12) “early November”
He says the property is located near I-20 off Highway 425 and spans about 50 acres.