If you owe a delinquent debt to the Office of Motor Vehicles, there’s relief in store for you. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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LSU looks to end its two-game losing streak on Saturday and keep alive its slim chance of playing in the SEC Championship game.
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you might want to consider taking in the St. Tammany Collectors Convention in Mandeville. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Those of you who owe fees and unpaid fines to the Office of Motor Vehicles, the state is offering some much-needed relief. The OMV has recalled fees previously referred to the Office of Debt Recovery and has reset them to their original amounts. Commissioner Dan Casey says the goal is to get driver’s licenses reinstated once and for all.
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Casey says some of the reasons that some fees went to the ODR may have been beyond the driver’s control, and that sent the amount owed spiraling out of control, making the matter worse.
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Casey says the state wants to help in any way it can.
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The OMV says more than 350-thousand Louisiana drivers will benefit from this change, and they need to contact the OMV immediately to pay the original fine in its entirety or to work out a payment plan. All unresolved fees more than 180 days past due will be referred back to the ODR.
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Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain is set to visit the UK to promote Louisiana spices, meet agricultural officials, and tour farms and other agricultural sites. Strain highlights the UK’s extensive agricultural land, with 71% dedicated to farming, focusing on staple crops like wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes. He also notes that UK’s top export is…
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Strain’s enthusiasm for Louisiana’s vibrant food culture and his excitement about his upcoming trip reflect his commitment to expanding Louisiana’s agricultural influence and fostering cultural exchange through food.
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Strain says he will be touring, looking at the U.K.’s agriculture, and meeting with their officials.
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Louisiana lawmakers have delayed a vote on a crucial sales tax bill within Governor Jeff Landry’s ambitious tax reform plan. The package aims to cut around $2 billion in income and corporate taxes but has faced opposition regarding a proposed sales tax expansion on services like lawn care, tattoos, and coin-operated laundries. This tax would raise an estimated $500 million to offset the lost revenue from the tax cuts. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says resistance in the House has cast doubt on the bill’s future, as 70 votes are needed for passage.
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Some legislators doubt the bill’s viability. Meanwhile, Landry has denied a lack of support, urging patience. A separate bill making a temporary .40% sales tax permanent passed down from .45%, expected to generate $820 million annually, Pinsonat says that’s good news for tax payers.
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Other tax reform measures advancing include reducing the corporate income tax and eliminating the franchise tax. Pinsonat says these proposals aim to improve Louisiana’s tax competitiveness, with Landry citing models from states like Texas, though the package’s full impact remains uncertain.
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Final Adjournment for the legislature is November 25.
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not take in the St. Tammany Collectors Convention in Mandeville? It will take place tomorrow and Sunday at the Castine (CAST-een) Center. Convention owner and director Ben Robert (ro-BEAR) says there will be about 150 vendors in the 40-thousand-square-foot facility.
There will also be vintage record vendors and trading card vendors. Robert says there will also be costume groups on hand.
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And Robert says there will be some special guests on hand.
General admission is 15 dollars tomorrow and 10 dollars on Sunday. Kids 12 and under are free, as is parking. More information is on their website at StTammanyCollectorsCon.com.
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Former Saints quarterback Jameis Winston returns to the Superdome this Sunday when the Black and Gold host the Cleveland Browns. Winston spent four seasons in New Orleans and signed with Cleveland as a free agent in the offseason and has started the last two games for the Browns. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is looking forward to the reunion…
After missing the last seven games due to a groin, starting center Erik McCoy is expected to return this Sunday. McCoy says he returns just in time to face a very good defensive line…
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The Ragin Cajuns can win a Sun Belt Conference Western Division championship tomorrow with a win over South Alabama. It would be U-L Lafayette’s fifth division title in seven years. The Cajuns were picked to finish third in the West, but Coach Michael Desormeaux says they expected to play in the Sun Belt Championship game…
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The LSU Tigers will attempt to snap their two game losing streak tomorrow as the Bayou Bengals visit Florida in Gainesville. The Tigers are ranked 113th in the country in rush offense. Offensive tackle Emery Jones says they are doubling down on their effort to get the ground game going…
The last six quarters have been rough for quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, but Jones says Nuss still has a positive mindset…
Kick off is at 2:30.