SUMMARY: On November 5th, Louisiana voters will not only engage in the presidential race but also decide on an important constitutional amendment. Political analyst Clancy Dubos highlights the need for funding to combat coastal erosion. While funds from offshore oil and gas royalties, established in 2006, and BP oil spill settlements have aided these efforts, they are dwindling. Amendment One proposes to allocate revenues from alternative energy sources, like wind and solar, for coastal restoration, mirroring current practices for oil and gas revenues. Dubos argues that supporting Amendment One is a straightforward decision for voters.

By voting “yes,” we can dedicate offshore revenues from alternative energy production.

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SUMMARY: The latest weather report discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Oscar, now diminished, with no significant storm activity in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic. Current temperatures remain around 70, with increasing humidity leading to fog formation, particularly expected on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The forecast suggests warm temperatures persisting into the weekend with no rain anticipated. A slight chance of rain is predicted for next Thursday, aligning with Halloween, though temperatures will remain in the 80s during the day, cooling to the 70s at night. Viewers are advised to allow extra travel time due to potential fog.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie gives us a quick check on the tropics where Oscar has fizzled and sees what’s in store over the next 7 days, then turns to our high resolution forecast over the next two days highlighting when and where fog could be an issue causing you a few extra minutes on the road, how cool we’ll start off the day and how warm we’ll get by the afternoon, then gets in an extended forecast with several event outlooks for the Halloween celebration weekend and a first look ahead at the Halloween forecast next week, then finishes with a 7 day forecast with fog potential, sky forecast, high and low temperatures, and rain chances.

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SUMMARY: The director of homelessness in New Orleans is criticizing Governor Jeff Landry for threatening to clear a homeless encampment behind the bus station before a Taylor Swift concert. The encampment, housing around 75 individuals, is located in a high-traffic area. State officials are asking that residents move at least two blocks away to ensure safety. Nate Fields, the director, emphasizes the complexities of relocating homeless individuals and insists that the problem cannot be rushed. Louisiana State Police confirm that residing on state property is illegal, but they are also considering the welfare of the homeless community during this situation.

The City‘s Director of Homelessness is taking aim at Governor Jeff Landry. He claims the state is threatening to sweep a homeless encampment if it’s not cleared out.

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