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Louisiana lawmakers hold first of two days of hearings on tax reform | Louisiana
SUMMARY: The House Ways and Means Committee discussed Governor Jeff Landry’s ambitious tax reform proposals on Tuesday, aiming to significantly revamp Louisiana‘s tax system. His plan suggests a flat tax for individuals and businesses and broader taxation on goods and services to address a projected $1.5 billion budget deficit. Key changes include raising the standard deduction and a uniform 3% tax rate, benefiting lower-income taxpayers while increasing contributions from the top 10%. Critics, including Jan Moller, warn of potential negative impacts on public school teachers and emphasize the need for thorough fiscal analysis of the proposals. Further hearings will proceed.
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Powerful Hurricane Milton moves closer to Florida
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Pton Malone reports that Hurricane Milton, fluctuating between Category 4 and 5, is poised to make landfall in Central Florida, likely near Tampa, Wednesday evening. The storm is anticipated to bring severe impacts, including strong winds and a catastrophic storm surge of up to 15 feet, which is deemed unsurvivable. Residents are urged to evacuate if advised. Milton will move inland, affecting the Orlando area by early Thursday before heading out to the Atlantic, sparing the northern Gulf Coast. For updates, visit the provided link or stream WWL Plus.
Powerful Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida late Wednesday as a major hurricane. Meteorologist Payton Malone has the latest.
For a full forecast: https://bit.ly/WWL-Weather
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Good Morning San Antonio 9 a.m. : Oct 08, 2024
SUMMARY: Good morning, San Antonio! It’s October 8th, and despite warm 90s expected today, we’ll enjoy pleasant mornings in the low 60s. Local road conditions appear clear with minor incidents reported, while attentions turn to Hurricane Milton, now a Category 4 storm, aiming for Florida’s Tampa Bay. Meanwhile, a tragic incident in Converse involves the death of a toddler due to dog attacks, sparking investigations. In other news, Mega Millions ticket prices are set to increase from $2 to $5, stirring mixed reactions. Stay tuned for updates and insights on local weather, traffic, and community stories throughout the day!
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Morning Forecast – Tuesday, Oct. 8th
SUMMARY: Meteorologist Chase Ward reports cool morning temperatures in the mid to lower 50s across Arkansas, with some areas in the upper 40s. Expect a gradual warming to the mid-70s by noon, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s later in the day. Dry conditions persist, with no significant weather activity in the region, though hurricane Milton strengthens to nearly Category 5, impacting Florida with life-threatening storm surges. Local areas face dry weather concerns, leading to existing burn bans. High-pressure systems are influencing temperatures and conditions, while the extended forecast suggests a return to seasonal mid to lower 80s next week.
Dry air continues to settle in behind a cold front dropping dewpoints today. Clear skies have allowed for cooler morning temperatures in the lower 50’s. High pressure will set up just to the north and keep our weather pattern dry throughout the rest of the week. This combined with the southern boundary layer will keep Hurricane Milton on its current track towards Florida with no direct threat to the ArkLaMiss. Temperatures will warm up above average over the weekend as winds become more southerly. Dewpoints will climb back up helping to mitigate the current fire threat. Another dry front will arrive next week dropping temperatures back to more seasonal.
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