Do you think your taxes are too high? A new report has Louisiana tied for fifth for least amount of taxes paid as a 24-7 Wall Street report says on a per capita basis, just eight-percent of our income goes to state and local governments. LSU Economist Doctor Jim Richardson says this report will not change the mind of many…
cut 12 (08) “….taxed enough”
The report shows that state income tax collections per capita is 13th lowest, and property tax collections is 8th lowest.

Lawmakers approve legislation to allow students to have a bulletproof backpack at school. West Monroe Senator Mike Walsworth says parents are looking at ways to make sure their children can protect themselves, if a shooter enters the school. He says this is one option
Cut 7 (12) “200 dollars”
The measure heads to the House.

Emotional testimony is expected in the House Transportation committee today as a bill will be heard, requiring drivers to use only hands free communication devices. Suzanne Salter will testify in favor. Salter says her daughter was killed in 2014 by a teenage driver who was texting at the time of the fatal crash..
Cut 4 (09) “her phone”
State law says you can’t text while you drive. But Salter says by making it illegal to have your hands on your cellphone while behind the wheel, enforcement will be easier.

Legislation that increases penalties for teachers who engage in sexual acts with students is set for a hearing in a Senate committee today. Bossier City Senator Ryan Gatti’s bill makes such an offense a felony and also expands the law to include team doctors. He says the measure was inspired by the sexual abuse charges against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar
Cut 15 (11) “take it seriously”