Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter is bringing a constitutional amendment in the upcoming session that asks voters whether local governments should have the authority to lower the homestead exemption. Carter says passing this would mean locals would no longer have to beg at the Capitol to get construction funds.
Independent analysis shows local governments in Louisiana have far less control of their finances compared to other southern states.
Studies have shown the Monday following a time change comes an increased risk of things such as heart attacks, strokes, and traffic accidents. State Police Sgt. Melissa Matey says the lack of sleep can negatively impact driving habits, adding there is an uptick in distracted driving following time change.
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Louisiana claims eleven straight months of job gains, adding 11,400 jobs from January of 2018 to January 2019. Matt Doyle has more.
A helicopter crash has left one dead and another missing. The aircraft crashed into the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday in a flight between Galliano and Venice. The Coast Guard responded to the crash around 1:42 p.m. Authorities confirmed Nicholas Duplantis, of Houma, was killed in the accident. The pilot remains missing.