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BATON ROUGE – In a crucial mayoral debate Thursday night, the candidates vying to lead Baton Rouge made their final cases to voters, focusing heavily on crime, downtown development, and their leadership records. Incumbent Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, seeking a third term, faced off against challengers Ted James, Sid Edwards, and
STATE
At the heart of the proposal is a shift to a 3% flat income tax and new sales taxes on services like property repair, landscaping, massages, and digital streaming.
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BATON ROUGE – As gun violence continues to plague Glen Oaks, city officials are turning to a new strategy—bringing law enforcement closer to the community. On Monday, a groundbreaking ceremony marked the beginning of construction for a new East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff’s office substation on Greenwell Street, aimed
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In November, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will face a critical decision regarding significant changes to their local government. With one vote, residents will be asked to approve or reject a 64-page proposal that could reshape how the parish is governed for years. During a Press Club meeting on October
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BATON ROUGE, La. — At the Manship Theater, the East Baton Rouge Mayor-President race gained momentum as candidates outlined ambitious strategies to attract and retain young professionals. With the city facing the challenge of losing its brightest talent to other regions, candidates emphasized the need for sweeping changes in economic development,
NATIONAL
The cut also comes with the Fed's projection of further reductions this year, forecasting a half-point drop in its November and December meetings. Powell and his team anticipate additional rate cuts through 2025, as the economy adjusts to this new monetary policy stance.
STATE
BATON ROUGE, La. – Governor Jeff Landry announced on Tuesday that the White House has granted Louisiana a major disaster declaration in the wake of Hurricane Francine. This declaration enables the state to access federal assistance, including temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans to aid recovery efforts. The hurricane primarily
POLITICS
The White House, in alignment with its focus on promoting equity, hosted its first-ever Black Excellence brunch the previous day, where Biden emphasized his administration’s efforts to expand opportunities for Black communities.
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Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) emphasized Black Americans' cultural and economic contributions, stressing the need for greater ownership.
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Johnson explained that GOP lawmakers plan to work over the weekend to reach a consensus on the spending bill and a provision requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
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The debate will be live-streamed on ABC’s digital platforms, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
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Jones died Monday morning at his home in New York, his longtime agent Barry McPherson confirmed in a statement. A cause of death was not revealed. He was 93.
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Vice President Kamala Harris, Democratic presidential candidate, is set to announce a series of economic policy proposals aimed at providing significant tax relief for small businesses during a campaign event in New Hampshire on Wednesday. In her speech, Harris will advocate for increasing the tax deduction for
POLITICS
Vice President Kamala Harris has surged ahead of former President Donald Trump, leading 48%-43% in recent polls. Harris's rising support and strong voter enthusiasm have narrowed Trump's previous advantages on key issues, making the race increasingly competitive.
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BATON ROUGE, La. — National Urban League President Mark Morial strongly criticized Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry today for his recent executive order banning the teaching of critical race theory (CRT) in K-12 schools across the state. In a statement, Morial, a former mayor of New Orleans, accused Landry of attempting to
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The ban has sparked significant backlash from educators, civil rights groups, and some lawmakers who argue that the executive order stifles critical discussions about race and history in the classroom.