Caddo Parish predicts more property, sales tax revenue in 2026
(The Center Square) — Caddo Parish anticipates collecting more revenue from property and sales taxes next year because of higher home values and inflation.
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Louisiana
$110M Red River Express road gets pushback in Shreveport
(The Center Square) — A controversial $110 million Red River Express road project took a step forward on Wednesday in Shreveport despite heavy opposition... Read More.
Federal flood insurance pause hurting Louisiana, Cassidy says
(The Center Square) — The prolonged government shutdown has disrupted the National Flood Insurance Program, leaving roughly half a million Louisiana policyholders in limbo... Read More.
New Orleans scraps $125M request after state’s takeover threat
(The Center Square) — New Orleans on Wednesday withdrew its request for help paying its bills after it became clear the city would need... Read More.
Shreveport sales taxes totaled $13M in September
(The Center Square) — Shreveport collected over $13 million in sales and use taxes during September, bringing the city’s total to $125 million so... Read More.
Shreveport police increase presence with substations
(The Center Square) — Police substation progress continues in Shreveport as the department works to increase its presence, according to Chief Wayne Smith.
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71% back Hyundai’s $5.8B plant, but many worry about pollution
(The Center Square) — Residents of Louisiana’s River Parishes broadly support Hyundai’s proposed $5.8 billion steel plant near Donaldsonville, even as many worry about... Read More.
Lawmakers move election in anticipation of Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) — Louisiana voters will head to the polls a month later than scheduled next year, the result of the Republican-led state... Read More.
Shreveport’s new police headquarters gets extra $2.8M
(The Center Square) — Shreveport's plan for a new police headquarters received an additional $2.8 million after the city council voted Tuesday to amend... Read More.
Carmouche defends parish coastal suits; critics call it lawsuit abuse
(The Center Square) − John Carmouche, who represents parishes in more than 40 coastal-erosion lawsuits against major oil companies, told the Baton Rouge Press... Read More.
