Understanding Why The EBR DA is Asking for a New Tax
On Saturday, May 3, East Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide whether to authorize a new property tax to fund the District Attorney’s office. Below...
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Mayor Edwards Reverses Course: “Thrive! EBR” Plan Claims to Restore Library Funding Amid Backlash
Baton Rouge, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards introduced a revised plan Tuesday aimed at ending a heated debate over the future of library funding in...
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Amendment 2: A Massive Tax and Budget Overhaul—Who Benefits and Who Pays?
The most complex and far-reaching proposal on the March 29 ballot, Amendment 2, would rewrite Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution, restructuring how the state...
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Mayor Sid Edwards Wants To Redirect Library Funds to Raise Police Pay
BATON ROUGE, La. – Mayor-President Sid Edwards is doubling down on his push to redirect dedicated library funds to public safety and infrastructure, warning that...
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Landry’s Tax “Cuts” Aren’t What They Seem—And Working Louisianans Will Pay the Price
Baton Rouge, LA – Governor Jeff Landry’s sweeping tax overhaul, rushed through a special legislative session immediately after the national election, is being touted as...