Gov. John Bel Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday unveiled a far-reaching tax plan to fix a $1.2 billion fiscal precipice the state is approaching next year, calling for a striking departure from how businesses are currently taxed and cutting income taxes for most Louisiana residents.
Higher Ed off budget cut block?
By Rose Velazquez/Manship School News Service
BATON ROUGE— Lawmakers in a town hall forum at the LSU Law Center Thursday night suggested that higher education’s current monetary vulnerability might be solved by taking its funding process off the perennial legislative chopping block through constitutional changes.
Sen. Dan “Blade” Morrish speaks as, from left, Rep. Phillip DeVillier, District 41; Rep. John Stefanski, District 42; and Amy Thibodeaux, Crowley Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.
After the three state legislators in attendance of this week’s Legislative Breakfast – Reps. John Stefanski, R-Crowley; and Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice; as well as Sen. Dan “Blade” Morrish, R-Jennings – each delivered a speech, they took a few questions from those in attendance.
Political strategist Blake Corely began by complimenting Morrish on his service and stating how impressed with Morrish’s boldness he was on certain votes to cross party lines.
Mary Ellen Donatto studies a proposed contract at the March 27 St. Landry Parish School Board Executive Committee meeting in Opelousas. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
Instead of approving two job contracts presented by Superintendent Patrick Jenkins, the School Board’s Executive Committee voted to have them reviewed by legal counsel and advertised.
Jenkins apparently was prepared to sign contracts for a construction manager and communication specialist that he presented to the board’s executive committee on March 27.
Committee action must be approved by the full board, which meets April 6.
A two-vehicle wreck killed two people Sunday on the westbound lane of Interstate 10 near mile marker 78. (Submitted Photo)
Shortly before 1:30 p.m. Sunday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on Interstate 10 westbound west of Crowley.
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