The chances of legislators finding a compromise budget and tax plan before the end of the June 4th special session are looking slim. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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A Lake Charles man is under arrest for allegedly attempting to rape two women. Don Molino has more.
But Henry argues it would be easier to use the budget approved by the legislature in the regular session and fill in the budget gaps with any money raised in this special session…
New Orleans Representative Walt Leger was asked what would happen if a budget compromise is not found by July 1st, and the next fiscal year starts without a spending plan. He said that’d mean a government shutdown.
Certain critical services and infrastructure would still operate unfunded for a time if the showdown became prolonged.
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A Lake Charles man is under arrest after allegedly tried to rape two elderly women in two separate incidents on Friday. Richard Barras was charged with one count of Attempted 1st Degree Rape. Calcasieu Parish Sherriff Tony Mancuso says they are glad Barras is off the streets…
In both cases, the victims escaped after screaming for help, alerting neighbors.
Authorities say Barras is a parolee. Lake Charles Police Chief Don Dixon says he’s shocked that Barras allegedly committed the crime, because he doesn’t fit the profile.
LCPD and the Calcasieu Sheriff’s Department worked together on the case. The first incident was under investigation by LCPD, when Barras allegedly attempted the second rape, which was reported to the Sherrif’s Department. The two entities coordinated, which led to the discovery of Barras’ vehicle.
Dixon says even though the victims were able to escape fairly quickly, it’s still a particularly vicious crime.
Barras is being held on a 900,000 dollar bond.
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Destrehan-based televangelist, Jesse Duplantis, wants a new 54-million-dollar private jet and asks his followers to pay for it. Duplantis says the new Dassalt 7X, which would be the fourth aircraft owned by the ministry, would be more cost beneficial in the long run…
Duplantis says that he was told by God to believe for a Falcon 7X…
The aircraft will be owned by Duplantis’ ministry and he says its only purpose is to preach the Gospel all over the world…
Those interested in tithing should visit his website.
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The summer driving season is underway, but gas prices continue to hold steady. The statewide average for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.67, which is a just a few pennies higher than a week ago. AAA fuel analyst Don Redman says there’s a chance the price at the pump can actually come down soon…
AAA’s current projection calls for gasoline prices in Louisiana to hover around $2.80 a gallon for the summer. But Redman says we might not see a summer average that high, which is good for those who plan to hit the road…