Governor John Bel Edwards addressed the legislature, calling on the state’s governing body to put party politics aside. If no deal is struck, TOPS, higher Ed, and healthcare would see massive cuts. The governor called on lawmakers to adopt his plan that would reduce the state sales tax, and replace the funds by widening the tax base, removing certain business sales tax exemptions, and compressing income tax brackets.
Because the budget is a revenue issue, it must be addressed during a special session this year. Edwards says putting a deal off until a possible June special session would have major repercussions for higher ED in the 2018-2019 college academic year.
US Presidents pardon turkeys on Thanksgiving, Louisiana pardons a crawfish early in the crawfish season. The crawfish will be allowed to live his life out peacefully. Today’s event was sponsored by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board and Zatarain’s. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says “Emile” is lucky to be picked for the “annual pardoning of the crawfish”…
North Louisiana Congressman Ralph Abraham made no bones about his intentions to take a hard look at running for GovernorAbraham took a swipe at his potential opponent while speaking to the Baton Rouge Press club.
Abraham says in the days of lightning fast social media Louisiana voters are less likely to consider where a candidate is from… and more likely to hear his message.
Evageline parish public schools are closed Today after multiple threats against area schools were made online. Six threats were reported and only one case has been resolved superintendent Darwin lazard said in a statement according to a katc-tv report.