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Source: heavy.com - Nov 2, 2016

Now that the FBI director has dropped an October surprise – and a hotly criticized one at that – into the 2016 presidential election, some people are wondering: Can you change your early or... Read more >

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Source: wdsu.com - Nov 2, 2016

Louisiana’s health department paid nearly $1 million in Medicaid fees for people who no longer live in the state and weren’t eligible for health services through the program, auditors said.... Read more >

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Source: wwltv.com - Oct 31, 2016

Louisiana college students on TOPS will face a bigger price tag this spring when they feel the brunt of severe cuts to the scholarship program. The Taylor Opportunity Program for Students will be... Read more >

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Source: louisianasportsman.com - Oct 31, 2016

WARNING: A newly instituted LDWF rule for 2016-17 will most likely catch many law-abiding hunters off guard, and spoil the unsuspecting hunter’s relaxing day of hunting, if they’re not made... Read more >

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Source: americanpress.com - Oct 31, 2016

The task force appointed to study ways to reform Louisiana’s budget process and tax structure is scheduled to make its final report this week. Unfortunately, there is already a clear indication... Read more >

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Source: sos.la.gov - Oct 25, 2016

You do not need a reason to vote early! All voters may vote early, just like they are voting on Election Day. Voters who want to vote early for any election may do so in person at their parish... Read more >

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Source: wwltv.com - Oct 25, 2016

With Election Day 2016 just two weeks away, here's a primer on things you should probably know about Louisiana's ballot. We won't talk about the presidential race in this article, but if you'll... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Oct 24, 2016

New Orleans public schools can anticipate getting a $3 million boost in property taxes next year -- at no cost to individual homeowners. The Orleans Parish School Board reviewed revenue... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Oct 21, 2016

The Russians aren't coming. Not after Secretary of State Tom Schedler politely turned down their request in September to monitor Louisiana's election polls on Nov. 8. The consul general of the... Read more >

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Source: theadvocate.com - Oct 19, 2016

Turning a 15,000-square-foot warehouse into a medical marijuana greenhouse, lab and production facility and operating it for at least five years before revenue outstrips expenses will cost an... Read more >

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Source: thetowntalk.com - Oct 7, 2016

Would you pay an extra 12 cents per gallon of gas to fix Louisiana's crumbling roads? What about 15, or 20? That's the tough question state residents and their elected officials in the Legislature... Read more >

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Source: americanpress.com - Oct 6, 2016

Are Louisiana taxpayers prepared to give up their right to deduct federal income taxes they paid on their state returns? Will industry agree to give up more of its tax breaks? Those are tough... Read more >

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Source: nola.com - Oct 5, 2016

Local governments in Louisiana rely more on police fines and forfeitures for revenue than any other state, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data. The Sunlight Foundation, nonprofit group... Read more >

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Source: natlawreview.com - Oct 5, 2016

Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue, Kimberly Robinson, sat down with our own Bill Backstrom and Jay Adams to discuss a few things. Q: What has been your biggest challenge returning to... Read more >

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Source: member.everbridge.net - Sep 30, 2016

JPAlert is an alert notification system that allows officials to immediately contact you during a major crisis or emergency and can deliver important emergency alerts, notifications and updates to... Read more >

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