Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville has an all-terrain wheelchair available for people with limited mobility, to explore nature trails. Teiko Foxx has more…
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The state’s film tax incentive of $150 million annually has been extended to 2031. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The M.J. Foster Promise Program, which provides financial assistance to adults who would like to earn credentials to get a job in a high-demand area is once again accepting applications. Special Program Specialist Brittany Theriot says the program provides multiple training options.
Cut 3 (12) “…workforce priority.”
Applicants must be adults 21 and older and possess at least a high school diploma or its equivalent to qualify. Theriot points out that applicants will attend two-year schools.
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A full-time student will be awarded $3,200 per award year and can receive the maximum of $6,400 in one year for certain high-cost programs. During its initial year, more than 6,000 people applied. Theriot says anyone who is interested should apply now.
Cut 5 (06) “…the program.
Interested applicants should apply at mjfosterpromise.com.
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People with limited mobility can now get out on hiking trails and explore the beach in an all-terrain track wheelchair at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser says this will enhance the park’s accessibility for people with disabilities.
Cut 6 (13) “…great outdoors.”
The all-terrain electric-powered chair provides users with the ability to navigate areas of the park not suitable for conventional wheelchairs. Individuals who are unable to operate the chair can have someone else control it. Nungesser says it complements the state’s mission to create more accessibility options for people with disabilities.
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Fontainebleau is the first state park in Louisiana to get this all-terrain wheelchair. A playground and cabins are also coming to Fontainebleau and Nungesser hopes to eventually add them to every state park.
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There is no fee to use the chair for anyone at least 16 years old with limited mobility; however, it must be reserved 48 hours in advance.
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The state’s film tax credit will officially be extended to 2031, once Governor Edwards signs House Bill 562. The original bill sought to extend the incentive set to expire in 2025, to 2035. But Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association President Trey Burvant says it’s still a great victory for Louisiana, its residents, and workers in the film industry.
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The film tax credit is capped to cost taxpayers no more than $150-million annually. Burvant says the six-year extension gives a big boost of confidence for productions that are looking to film in Hollywood on the Bayou…
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Among the changes to the legislation is the requirement for a larger logo in the ending credits to notate the production was filmed in Louisiana. Another change is the ability to track regional spending from productions going forward.
Cut 11 (11) “…our industry.”
In addition to paying Louisiana salaries, Burvant says a number of local businesses also benefit; for example, antique stores, hardware stores, dry cleaners, steel manufacturers, and lumber yards when a crew is filming.
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This is the first week on the job for new Southeastern Louisiana University president Doctor William Wainwright. He comes to Southeastern after spending the last 12 years as chancellor of Northshore Technical Community College, so he’s familiar with the S-L-U mission
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Wainwright says the Northshore is one of the fastest-growing areas of Louisiana so he’s hopeful that many of the students attending high schools in the area will give S-L-U a serious look when they make a decision on their college of choice…
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Wainwright also wants to promote S-L-U as a place for working adults to expand their education
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