According to a report from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, homelessness in Louisiana has declined nearly 12 percent since last year. Louisiana Housing Corporation Executive Director Fred Tombar says one of the key factors in reducing homelessness in Louisiana has been the state’s implementation of the $146 million dollar Permanent Supportive Housing Program…

cut 10 (11) “over their head”

Baton Rouge and New Orleans have the largest concentrations of homeless individuals.

The Louisiana Film Entertainment Association has met their Kickstarter goal with money they were raising for a study that will research the economic impact of the movie industry in Louisiana. LFEA Executive Board member Raelyn Loop says once the study is complete, they will present the findings to lawmakers…

cut 13 (11) “tax incentive program”

She says the study is already underway…

A recent State Farm survey found drivers are still texting and driving, even though they know its dangerous. 52 percent of those polled admit they have talked on a cell phone while driving and 34 percent say they have texted while driving. State Farm Spokesperson Gary Stephenson says there has been an increase in the use of hands free cell phones.

cut 7 (14) “much at all”

Stephenson says 77 percent of young drivers say they believe they can safely text while driving.

It looks like Thanksgiving will cost a little more this year. An informal survey by the American Farm Bureau Association shows the average price for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost $49.41. That’s 37 cents more than last year.