The federal government extended the COVID-19 eviction moratorium until September. There are several programs available to help with rent and utilities.
Exciting New Bill Aims to Give Louisiana 2 Beloved State Songs
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Why have one when two is twice as nice? That seems to be the piece of wisdom that applies to the situation surrounding the state song of Louisiana. Before I continue the story of how we might soon be doubling up on the musical theme(s) that define our state - do you know what the
current state song is? As it stands right now, the 1970 tune penned by Doralice Fontane “
Give Me Louisiana,” holds that honor.
If you didn t know, don t beat yourself up - you aren t alone. Many long-time Louisiana residents mistakenly thought it was our very own former Gov. Jimmie Davis’ version of “
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a bill that, beginning in 2022, will require children who will turn five by September 30 of each year to attend kindergarten.
Allen Parish Launches New Interactive Website
Allen Parish Police Jury announced residents now have access to a new interactive GIS website. The site utilizes the latest technology, allowing users to search things like FEMA flood zones, parish-owned bridges, tax districts, and more. The Allen Parish website is using recent data of high-quality aerial imagery taken last year in December.
This Website GIS is interactive and brings the Allen Parish map alive. Creating the site was no easy feat. It took a grueling 18 months of teamwork to get the project off the ground. Special thanks, in conjunction with the Allen Parish Police Jury, goes out to the many consultants, Allen Parish inter-agency cooperation, the Tax Assessor, the Sheriff s Department, and School Board who helped make it happen.
Louisiana Senate Rejects Efforts To Weaken Protection for Police
A Louisiana Senate committee voted down a bill that was designed to weaken police protection from lawsuits in the state.
Representative Edmond Jordan, of Baton Rouge, says it s almost impossible for a Louisiana resident to win a lawsuit against law enforcement in Louisiana. He wants the protection of law officers in the state to not include protection for officers who engage in “unreasonable” and “unconstitutional” conduct.
Jordan brought up court cases while arguing to the Senate committee that involved a seven-month pregnant woman who was handcuffed and tasered. He went on to say the court found the officers were acting unreasonably and showing unconstitutional behavior. However, they also found this behavior still qualified for law enforcement immunity.