In a narrow eight-to-seven vote, the House Ways and Means Committee approves a Senate bill that would allow low-income homeowners to receive up to a two-thousand-dollar income tax credit to help them pay property insurance costs. New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis authored the legislation.

Cut 13 (08)  “…insurance premiums.”

Homeowners who make less than 200-percent of the poverty level would be eligible. The Senate approved bill still needs full House approval.

The Louisiana House has approved a bill that would allow homeowners to purchase “state value” policies. The bill’s author, Belle Chasse Republican Representative Jacob Braud says the measure would be for those who have already paid off the mortgage and under this legislation they can insure their home for any amount…

Cut 5 (11) “…so much about”

It would result in a homeowner who has paid off the mortgage to purchase a more affordable homeowner’s policy. It still needs Senate approval.

The Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Committee has shelved a proposal to lower state income and sales taxes. Invest in Louisiana Executive Director Jan  Moller says it was a wise decision, since the tax revenue impact is still not fully known from the reduction of the income tax rate to three percent that went into effect January 1^st.

Cut 10 (08) “…schools and hospitals.”

The bills would have cut the state sales tax from six percent to 5.75 percent and income tax from three percent to 2.75 percent.

A new poll shows Congressman Troy Carter with high approval numbers. A survey of 500 voters in Orleans Parish finds that Carter has a 66-percent favorable rating. Pollster John Couvillon of JMC Analytics and Polling says Carter has not ruffled many feathers during his time as a state legislator and now as a U-S Representative…

Cut 8 (10) “….most people like him”

The poll also found that Sheriff Susan Hutson has dismal approval numbers, while city councilmember Helena Moreno is the favorite to win the mayoral race.

The Louisiana Senate is expected to approve its version of the budget later this week. It’s not a perfect spending plan, according to Invest in Louisiana Executive Director Jan Moeller, but he says lawmakers are spending the available dollars they have wisely.

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House Ways and Means Committee narrowly approved a Senate bill to give low-income homeowners to receive up to a two-thousand-dollar income tax credit to help them pay for property insurance costs.. Sulphur Republican Les Farnum questioned bill author New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis about the income limit of 200 percent of the poverty level.

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Under Duplessis’ bill, the state would not issue more than 10-million dollars in tax credits each year and the credits would be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

A new poll finds the sheriff of Orleans Parish has abysmal approval numbers, and Helena Moreno is the clear favorite to become the new mayor of New Orleans. Sean Richardson has more on the survey paid for by a PAC that is not affiliated with any candidate.

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The LSU baseball team is headed to the Super Regionals after defeating a hot hitting Little Rock team. Little Rock could not get Ethan Frey out. The designated hitter from Rosepine went four-for-four with four runs driven in. His three-run double got LSU back in the game and it got the crowd at Alex Box Stadium believing again…

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LSU will host West Virginia in a best out of three Super Regional series.

Louisiana Senators have shelved a House-approved bill that would have lowered income and sales taxes, and doubled the standard deduction for senior citizens. Invest in Louisiana Executive Director Jan (“yahn”) Moller says legislators must pass a balanced budget every year.

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A bill by Belle Chasse Republican Representative Jacob Braud (“bro”) is making its way through the legislature and would require insurance companies to allow homeowners to purchase “stated value” policies. Braud says he knows there is risk involved in buying too little insurance under his bill.

Cut 6 (11) “…risk of this.”

The bill passed in the House last week on a vote of 79-to-20. It now heads to a Senate committee before it’s heard on the Senate floor, should the committee approve it.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to allow low-income homeowners to receive up to a two-thousand-dollar tax credit to help them pay for property insurance. The tax credits would be limited to 10 million dollars per year and be granted first come, first serve. Chalmette Republican Michael Bayham supports the bill by New Orleans Democrat Senator Royce Duplessis.

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The LSU baseball team is headed to the Super Regionals after giving Jay Johnson his 500th career win last night as the Tiger defeated a hot hitting Little Rock team. Johnson gives a lot of credit to Little Rock and he’s proud of the Tiger performances especially by Casan Evans with 12 strike outs, Ethan Frey driving in four runs and Luis Hernandez who hit two home runs…

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LSU will host West Virginia in a best out of three Super Regional series.

In a narrow eight-to-seven vote, the House Ways and Means Committee approves a Senate bill that would allow low-income homeowners to receive up to a two-thousand-dollar income tax credit to help them pay property insurance costs. New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis authored the legislation.

Cut 13 (08)  “…insurance premiums.”

The Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs Committee has shelved a proposal to lower income and sales taxes. The House-approved bills stalled after a report said the tax cuts would result in a 142-million-dollar shortfall in 2027 and a 590-million-dollar shortfall in 2028. Invest in Louisiana Executive Director Jan (“yahn”) Moller…

Cut 10 (08) “…schools and hospitals.”

The bills would have cut the state sales tax from six percent to 5.75 percent and income tax from three percent to 2.75 percent.

A bill making its way through the legislature would require insurance companies to allow homeowners to insure their homes for the stated market value. Andrew Greenstein reports.

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A poll by JM Analytics shows there’s a clear favorite to be the next mayor of New Orleans. Pollster John Couvillion says 52 percent of those polled support councilwoman Helena Moreno, but he wonders if that will last until election day in October.

Cut 9 (10)  “…four and a half months to go”

The polls surveyed 500 likely voters in Orleans Parish on May 27th and 28th. A political action committee not affiliated with any candidate paid for the poll.

A Senate approved bill that would provide low-income homeowners with a tax credit of up to two-thousand dollars to help defray the cost of high insurance premiums has cleared its first hurdle in the House. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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A bill is making its way through the legislature that would require insurance companies to allow homeowners to purchase “stated value” policies. The bill was written by Belle Chasse Republican Representative Jacob Braud (“bro”), who says it would essentially allow homeowners to purchase coverage that matches the value of their homes.

Cut 4 (09) “…dollars of insurance.”

JMC Analytics and Polling surveyed Orleans Parish voters to find out how elected officials are viewed by the public ahead of this fall’s election. Pollster John Couvillon says it’s not a surprise to see Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson with a 63-percent disapproval rating following last month’s jail break where ten inmates escaped…

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The LSU baseball team is headed to the Super Regionals but it was not easy as the Tigers had to rally back from a four run deficit against a hot hitting Little Rock team. But LSU got the bats going and freshman right-hander Casan Evans delivered a special performance in a 10-6 win. Evans struck out 12 over six innings, including nine in a row at one point…

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With more money in the general fund than originally anticipated, the Senate Finance Committee restores 30-million dollars in high-dosage tutoring for K-12 students in the proposed budget for next fiscal year. Senate President Cameron Henry says the high-dosage tutoring program is showing results…

Cut 9 (08)  “…utilization rate.”

The budget heading to the Senate floor also includes the 199-million dollars for teacher stipends, which means teachers will not receive a drop in pay.

Senate Finance Chairman Greg Womack went over the amendments during a committee hearing last week, and they include money to transfer UNO from the U-L System to the LSU System and an increase in dollars for sheriffs to house state inmates

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A bill is making its way through the legislature that would require insurance companies to allow homeowners to purchase “stated value” policies. The bill was written by Belle Chasse Republican Representative Jacob Braud (“bro”), who says it would essentially allow homeowners to purchase coverage that matches the value of their homes.

Cut 4 (09) “…dollars of insurance.”

Braud acknowledges that there is risk involved in buying too little insurance under his bill. That’s why he included an educational component to it.

On a narrow eight to seven vote, the House Ways and Means Committee approves a Senate bill that would allow low-income homeowners to receive up to a two-thousand-dollar income tax credit to help them pay homeowner property insurance costs. New Orleans Democratic Senator Royce Duplessis is the author.

Cut 13 (10)  “…insurance premiums.”

Louisiana turkey hunters had another successful season in 2025, harvesting nearly 36-hundred birds. It’s the second-highest total since harvest reporting began in 2009, just behind last year’s pace. Survey data and hunter feedback will help assess the season, and LDWF Small Game and Wild Turkey Program Manager Cody Cedotal says that will help prepare for next year’s spring season.

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The M.J. Foster Promise Program’s application period is now open. Credentials in industry sectors such as construction, healthcare, information technology, manufacturing and training and logistics could be eligible. LOSFA Scholarship and Grant Director Deborah (Deb-OH-ruh) Paul says the program has a budget of up to $10.5 million each year…

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It’s now do or die time for the LSU Tigers baseball team. With their 10-4 loss to Little Rock last night, the two teams play in a winner-take-all game for the right to advance to the super regionals. First pitch at Alex Box Stadium is eight p-m. Despite playing in their home ballpark, the Tigers are the designated visiting team.

No losing for the LSU-Shreveport Pilots. Friday night, they wrapped up a perfect 59-and-0 season, becoming the first college baseball team ever at any level to go through an entire season undefeated. The Pilots were feted with a party in downtown Shreveport today, and Head Coach Brad Neffendorf credited the alumni over the last 35 years for paving the way.

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The L-A GATOR program is getting much less money than what Governor Landry had asked for. Landry had sought 93.5 million, but Senate Finance decided to dedicate only 43-million dollars. Senate President Cameron Henry says most of the students who are applying for L-A GATOR already attend a private or parochial school…

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The City of Shreveport celebrates the perfect Pilots with a downtown party. House Speaker Mike Johnson interrupted LSU Shreveport’s celebration to invite the champions to visit President Trump at the White House. Head Coach Brad Neffendorf says this is the most impressive thing he’ll ever be a part of, and it’s much bigger than just his team…

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It was another great year for turkey hunters in Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.

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Some tense moments during a worship service in Bossier City yesterday, as someone at the Bellaire Baptist Church was found to be armed. Bossier City Police responded quickly, and the situation was resolved without any further incident. Security at houses of worship has become a major concern following a series of religiously-motivated terror attacks, including one yesterday in Boulder, Colorado.

With more money in the general fund than originally anticipated, the Senate Finance Committee restores 30-million dollars in high-dosage tutoring for K-12 students in the proposed budget for next fiscal year. Senate President Cameron Henry says the high-dosage tutoring program is showing results…

Cut 9 (08)  “…utilization rate.”

The budget heading to the Senate floor also includes the 199-million dollars for teacher stipends, which means teachers will not receive a drop in pay.

The application period for the M.J. Foster Promise Program is now underway. Recipients are awarded $3,200 per year or up to $6,400 over a three-year period. Grant Director Deborah Paul says funding differs depending on the program…

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LSU Shreveport celebrated a perfect 59-and-0 season and a NAIA World Series championship in downtown Shreveport today. Kace Kieschnick has the story…

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As for the other LSU baseball team, the Tigers are now in a win or go home scenario. After losing last night 10-4, LSU once again plays the sub-.500 Little Rock Trojans. First Pitch at Alex Box Stadium is eight tonight. The winner advances to the super regional; the loser’s season comes to an end.

A big party is taking place in Shreveport today as that city is celebrating the LSU-Shreveport baseball team that just completed a perfect 59-and-0 season by winning the NAIA World Series. The Pilots are the first college baseball team on any level to have an undefeated season and they have the longest winning streak in college baseball history at 59 straight. Head Coach Brad Neffendorf says his players deserve all the praise…

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It’s win or go home for the LSU baseball team tonight. The four-seed in the Baton Regional, Little Rock shocked the Tigers last night beating LSU 10 to 4. The Tigers walked a season-high 11 hitters. Jaden Noot started and allowed two runs in an inning and a third. Coach Jay Johnson….

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It was another great year for turkey hunters in Louisiana.  Sean Richardson has more.

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State Police arrest a  racehorse jockey on allegations of cheating. Authorities say after a post-race check at Delta Downs in Vinton, 41-year-old Ricardo Hernandez-Perez tried to discard a battery-operated shocking device from his clothing. It’s against state law to possess or use a device that could stimulate or excite a racehorse before or during a race.