Film industry leaders go before the Louisiana legislature to make the case for the state’s film tax credit and attempt to keep it off the tax reform chopping block. Sean Richardson has more.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs is marking Veterans Day today. Colleen Crain reports.
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It happened – LSU trotted out a live tiger before Saturday night’s game against Alabama – although it didn’t give the team any luck. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The New York Post reports Governor Jeff Landry is a potential candidate to be attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. Landry, who became Louisiana’s governor less than a year ago, previously served as the state’s attorney general and has longstanding ties to Trump. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says Landry has his hands full as Governor.
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In July, Landry expressed reluctance about leaving his post early, but Trump’s recent win could shift his stance. Landry has been a vocal Trump ally, endorsing his 2024 presidential campaign early on. Pinsonat says Landry has a great relationship with Trump…
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Trump endorsed Landry in his 2023 gubernatorial race, and Trump Jr. supported him at a rally in Louisiana. If appointed, Pinsonat says he thinks it’s just too soon for Landry.
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The Louisiana Legislature is reviewing proposed tax code changes, including potential reductions to the state’s film tax credits, sparking debate among industry advocates and lawmakers. During the House Ways and Means Committee meeting, leaders from Louisiana’s film industry, including Jason Waggenspack of Film Louisiana talked about the history of Louisiana tax incentive program.
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Waggenspack argued against cutting the film tax credit, citing its significant economic impact. Waggenspack highlighted that the program supports over 3,000 productions, contributing around $1 billion in annual sales and $360 million in local payroll.
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Trey Burvant of Secondline Studios emphasized the role of film delivers a lot of the results in tax reform that Louisiana is looking for. Burvant noted that film workers earn an average annual wage of $65,000–$68,000.
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Today is Veterans Day. Retired Air Force Colonel Charlton Meginley, the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, says this a day to celebrate those who had previously served in the military to protect our freedoms.
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Colonel Meginley says this day means a lot to veterans, especially those who served in Vietnam who came home unappreciated.
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There were many events throughout the weekend to honor veterans, including recognizing them at yesterday’s Saints game. Today, Meginley will be in Bossier Parish for a dedication of the new section of I-20.
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For LSU, dreams of the College Football Playoff are over. For the second game in a row, LSU could not stop a running quarterback as Alabama pounded the Tigers, 42-13. Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe was held to just 109 yards of passing, but he more than made up for that with a whopping 195 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns, including a 72-yard touchdown run on the first play of the fourth quarter that sent most of the 102-thousand-plus fans to the exits. After the game, Coach Brian Kelly said what he thought would be an exciting evening turned out to be a disappointing evening.
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With three losses on the season, LSU’s playoff hopes are over. Coach Kelly said the team will keep fighting to the end and will get ready to play in a bowl game at the end of the season.
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Tigers Linebacker Greg Penn said the defense had no answers for Milroe.
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LSU is now on a two-game losing streak. They will try to break that streak next Saturday in Gainesville against the Florida Gators.
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Crushing loss for Louisiana Tech on Saturday as Jacksonville State scored a game-tying touchdown on a Hail Mary pass on the final play of regulation and beat the Bulldogs 44-37 in overtime. Sonny Cumbie’s team falls to three and six….
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ULM is still looking for that sixth win to be bowl-eligible as the Warhawks lost their third straight game on Saturday, falling to Texas State 38-17. The Bobcats had a 28-0 lead at halftime. Coach Bryant Vincent says they failed to make plays…
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The Ragin Cajuns improved to 8-and-1 with a convincing 55 to 19 win over Arkansas State on Homecoming night. U-L Lafayette is now 5-and-0 and on the verge of winning the Sun Belt West. Coach Michael Desormeaux credits his team’s mindset…
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The Saints responded to the head coaching change by playing their best game in weeks and they ended a seven-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Falcons 20-17. New Orleans scored 17 of its 20 points in the second quarter and held on for the victory. Interim head coach Darren Rizzi…
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New receiver Marquez Valdes Scantling had two touchdown catches. Tyrann Mathieu had an interception, Cam Jordan had his first sack and Alvin Kamara became the franchise’s all-time leading rusher. Kamara says he liked the attitude his teammates displayed…
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