The House Ways and Means Committee meets today to discuss matters including eliminating the state income tax. Mandeville Republican Rep. Richard Nelson passed a resolution in the last session resulting in the meeting. He feels our tax structure is broken and crafting a new system won’t be easy, but can be done:
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A recent Washington Post analysis ranks Louisiana 17th in the nation in retention of college graduates. The governor’s communications director Lauren Leist says the state has created nearly 200-thousand jobs since the worst of the pandemic and many people filling those jobs are recent college grads. She says the governor will continue to diversify the economy in order to prevent the brain drain…:
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Louisiana ranks among the Top Ten states nationally for Educational Freedom…:
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The Caddo Parish Sherriff’s Office says a substitute PE teacher has been arrested for allegedly encouraging students to commit battery and bully a classmate. They say it happened at North Caddo Elementary when 24-year-old Aadrina Smith is reported to have offered to pay 5 different students 5 dollars to tackle their classmate, then sat back and watched while it happened. Smith is booked on five counts of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and malfeasance in office.

The House Ways & Means Committee meets today to discuss broad state tax reforms, including eliminating the state income tax. The meeting is the result of a resolution passed this spring by Mandeville Republican Rep. Richard Nelson. He says he hopes lawmakers can get to “the root of some fundamental problems” within the tax structure…:
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Nelson feels our tax structure is “broken” and it drives people and business away from the state.

A recent Washington Post analysis ranks Louisiana 17th in the nation in retention of college graduates. The governor’s communications director Lauren Leist says the state’s investments in higher education are paying off…:
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The ranking puts the Pelican State ahead of southern states like Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and South Carolina.

The U-S Marshal’s Service announces they recovered 14 missing children and made several arrests during their “Summer Knights” operation in New Orleans. More from Whitney Thomas…:
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A fired State Trooper charged with shooting a 19 year old in the back during a traffic stop in 2018 has pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of justice, a misdemeanor which keeps her out of prison in a plea deal. Kasha Domingue was indicted on charges of illegal use of a weapon and aggravated second-degree battery. A federal lawsuit alleged Domingue shot Clifton Dilley in the back leaving him paralyzed.

The U.S Marshals Office Eastern District of Louisiana New Orleans announces operation “Summer Knights” has led to the recovery of fourteen missing endangered teens. One additional child was located, and eight arrests were made. Senior inspector Brian Fair says one suspect was associated with a 16-year-old runaway…:
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He says some of the children recovered were suspected victims of human trafficking.

A new report from the Heritage Foundation ranks Louisiana among the Top Ten states for “Educational Freedom.” State Education Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley says Louisiana’s Number 9 ranking is good, but there’s more progress to be made:
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He says educational freedom means parents are empowered to make decisions about their child’s education.

Lawmakers meet in Baton Rouge today to discuss the idea of eliminating the state income tax. More from Jeff Palermo…:
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Fans who attended the LSU/Southern game Saturday found themselves in an unusually large amount of traffic which University Officials say they are trying to fix going forward. They say some of the problems were related to the historic turnout where two fan bases from the same city were trying to get on campus at one time.

The Biden Administration’s student debt forgiveness plan could be challenged in court. Loyola University Law Professor Dane Ciolino says the White House’s rationale for canceling student debt is based on the 2003 Heroes Act passed by congress that granted loan forgiveness if an individual experiences a natural disaster or is off fighting a war.
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Republican attorneys general are threatening a lawsuit claiming the President abused his executive authority.

Leaders of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services went before a legislative committee today to discuss their plans on increasing case workers. Assistant Secretary of Child Welfare Rhenda Hodnett
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The state agency is facing criticism for the mishandling of cases, including the overdose death of a two-year-old.
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After multiple escapes from youth detention centers and more teens committing violent crimes, Brooke Thorington asks Louisiana Corrections Secretary his thoughts on juvenile crime.
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A historic matchup will take place Saturday night in Tiger Stadium as LSU and Southern will face each other for the first time in football. Tigers First-year head coach Brian Kelly says it should be a spectacle…
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Criticism of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan is getting pushback from Republicans, and the matter could end up in court. Brooke Thorington has more.
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The statistical peak of the hurricane season is this week, but still no tropical threats to the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring four systems, two of them are named storms. Hurricane Danielle and Tropical Storm Earl are in the Atlantic far from land.

Usually after Labor Day, political races heat up and campaign ads start popping up on the radio, TV and social media. But political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this year will be quiet, because there’s not a heated Congressional or US race. But he says next year will be a different story as all statewide offices are up for grabs…
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No one has officially announced they are running for governor next year.

History will be made Saturday night as LSU will host Southern in the first ever meeting on the football field between the two Baton Rouge universities. Jaguars head coach Eric Dooley says it’s great for the two fanbases to get together…
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Kick-off is set for 6:30 at Tiger Stadium.

The Senate Committee on Health and Welfare meets at this hour to discuss concerns of the child welfare division at the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services. Committee Chair Senator Fred Mills says he expects they will directly question DCFS Secretary Marketa Garner Walters’…:
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The division came under fire following a recent overdose death of a toddler and alleged child sexual abuse by a foster parent.

Though LSU fans are still in shock over the one-point loss to Florida State in the season opener Sunday night, Edge rusher B-J Ojulari says they still have the whole season ahead of them…:
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Quarterback Jayden Daniels played well in the game, tossing two touchdown passes and rushing for over 100 yards.

Former New Orleans mayor and political family patriarch, Moon Landrieu, has passed away at 92. Jeff Palermo has more on Landrieu’s legacy…:
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The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the person accused of stabbing a deputy after breaking into a bank in Moss Bluff. They say 45-year-old Angela Rachelle Bertrand of Lake Charles was booked Monday on numerous charges. The deputy involved only received minor injuries in the incident.

DCFS has recently faced criticism over issues taking place within its child welfare division, and a Senate Committee is meeting this morning to discuss what’s going on. Health and Welfare Chairman Senator Fred Mills says they’ll also review personnel to see if Secretary Marketa Garner Walters’ statements of staffing shortages are a contributing factor.
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You can watch the meeting on the legislature’s website.

LSU fans are still in shock over the one-point loss in the season opener versus Florida State Sunday night. A blocked extra point on the final play of the game preserved a 24-23 Seminole victory. Malik Nabers had two blocked kicks on the night and also muffed two punts. Coach Brian Kelly thought Nabers could do the job…:
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The Tigers will face Southern this weekend for the first time ever in football.

Louisiana’s Correction’s Secretary responds to youth detention center escapes and the rise in juvenile crime. Brooke Thorington reports…:
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State Police say they are investigating an officer involved shooting in which a Houma cop reportedly shot one subject overnight. They say that individual was transported to a hospital with injuries. Investigators say no law enforcement personnel were injured during the incident and this is an active investigation.

A Senate Committee will meet this morning to talk about concerns within DCFS. Brooke Thorington has more from the committee chair….:
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State Police report they are investigating an officer involved shooting within the Houma Police Department. LSP posted on social media the shooting took place early this morning in Terrebonne Parish and one subject was transported to a hospital due to their injuries. No word on if the officer was the one injured. Troopers say this is an active investigation.

Former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu has passed away at the age of 92. The political family patriarch served as the city’s 56th mayor from 1970 to 1978. Analyst Clancy Dubos says Landrieu transformed New Orleans economically…:
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Landrieu had 9 children including Mitch who also served as Mayor of New Orleans, and Mary who served three terms as US Senator.

State Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc comments on the multiple escapes of juveniles from detention centers this year — and more violent crimes being committed by teenagers…:
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But he says the recidivism rate is dropping, meaning less people are going back to prison.