Louisiana House GOP leaders unveil $36B budget proposal
Monday, May 3, 2021
Louisiana House lawmakers today released their multibillion-dollar spending plans for next year, advancing budget bills that would start earmarking the latest federal coronavirus aid, give teachers a pay raise and spend millions on local pet projects.
The House Appropriations Committee backed a more than $36 billion budget for the financial year that begins July 1 that would follow many recommendations submitted by Gov. John Bel Edwards and largely keep state agencies at standstill or slightly increased spending levels.
Among the increases, foster parents would receive larger payments for the care they provide, salaries for K-12 public school teachers and college faculty would increase and full tuition would be covered for all eligible students in the TOPS program.
Stampede, fights at crowded festival in St. Bernard this weekend
Pohlmann said the “stampede” came after his deputies had broken up several fights among young people – between 8 and 10 – he said. Author: WWL Staff Updated: 4:08 PM CDT May 3, 2021
CHALMETTE, La. Panic ensued at this weekend’s crowded Crawfish Festival in Chalmette leading to crowds racing from an area full of rides and games. The rush left several people with minor injuries, including two who were taken to the hospital, treated and released.
Sheriff James Pohlmann described the event as a stampede and he said he and his deputies got several versions of what may have caused the rush, from someone being seen with a gun, to actual shots fired or just some people shouting “gun.”
Report: Sheriff s employee stole $40K in sales tax payments
May 4, 2021
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CHALMETTE, La. (AP) A Louisiana sheriff s office employee was fired over allegations they stole $40,000 in sales tax collections following an investigation by an independent auditor, according to a report by state officials.
A St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office staff member, who worked in the sales tax collection office, was fired in February after an internal investigation revealed the funds were missing, according to the report released Monday by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor.
The auditor’s report alleged that the employee, who was not immediately identified, altered receipts and misappropriated sales taxes paid in cash.
Several injured at St. Bernard Crawfish fest after stampede ensues
ST. BERNARD PARISH, Louisiana (WDSU) The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office held a news conference Monday about an incident at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival on Saturday, and a shooting that occurred in Chalmette.
St. Bernard Parish Sheriff James Pohlmann said that, during the festival, there was an unproven claim of a shooting that caused widespread panic.
Pohlmann said deputies still aren’t sure how the incident started but said at the time of the incident there were reports of someone saying shots were fired and others saying someone screamed ‘gun.’
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