After two years and seven special sessions, the state now has a path forward on revenue that as of now provides enough money to fully fund most state services at their current levels. The finalizing of a compromise 4.45 percent sales tax last night has many people, including Political Analyst Clancy DuBos, relived to be past the constant threats of deep cuts to higher ed and healthcare.
Summer is back with a vengeance as State Climatologist Barry Keim tells us we can expect higher than normal temperatures through the week due to a high pressure system in the Gulf of Mexico which will see higher humidity levels and reduced cloud cover. Keim does recommend to utilize caution with such intense heat in the area.
Cut 11 (07) “…just a bit”
The budget approved last night in the legislature OK’d four million dollars to get a new juvenile justice facility up and running in Bunkie. Once fully funded at 12 million dollars, the site will host 72 beds, and utilize the Missouri Model that emphasizes rehabilitation methods to deal with young offenders. Office of Juvenile Justice Deputy Secretary Dr. James Bueche says he trusts that if the new facility gets fully funded, they’ll be able to show the same positive results that have been produced in other states.
Cut 5 (10) “manner.”
High school diploma programs, and vocational training will be offered.
After a stop at a gas station in Grand Coteau this weekend, someone is now $2 million richer. This particular convenience store has produced other big winners in recent months and news of the luck of the establishment appears to have gotten around. The 1 Stop store owner, Nasir Sohail says more people are showing up at his business with high hopes. The ticket sold over the weekend has yet to be claimed. Sohail explains that although this particular winner didn’t match up all the numbers with the recent drawing, it was enough to land the sizable prize.
Cut 13 (10) “…with a power play.”