SUMMARY: Rep. Alonzo Knox from New Orleans has introduced a bill to exempt tips from state income tax for Louisiana workers, aiming to provide tax relief to those in the hospitality industry, which supports 72,000 jobs in New Orleans. Many workers rely on tips, and Knox’s proposal would allow them to deduct tip income from their taxes. However, some experts, like Yon Mohler from Invest Louisiana, warn that this could reduce state revenue during challenging economic times and suggest implementing a meaningful state minimum wage instead. Knox anticipates bipartisan support for the bill, which targets individuals earning less than $65,000 annually.

Lawmakers are due back in Baton Rouge on April 14 for the start of this year’s regular session.

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SUMMARY: A recent shootout at a San Antonio cell phone repair shop left two men dead, causing alarm among local residents. The incident involved 47-year-old Kenneth Mcnite Jr., who fatally shot employee Cody Bell, 35, before being killed by another worker. This violence adds to community fears following the unsolved murder of 28-year-old Maria Delles Labrador nearby. Residents express worry about safety, with some feeling the need to carry firearms for protection, particularly due to the proximity of violence to local establishments, including children’s swimming classes. The area is increasingly perceived as dangerous by locals.

A shooting at a cell phone repair shop on the far Northwest Side Tuesday afternoon is adding to concerns that people who live in the area already had.

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SUMMARY: Record warmth is expected through the end of the week, with temperatures nearing or breaking records in the mid to upper 80s—some areas may even reach 90 degrees. Humid conditions and gusty winds up to 40 mph will persist, prompting wind and coastal flood advisories through Friday. A stalled front will keep the region in a warm pattern, with a marine layer in the mornings giving way to sunshine. By Sunday, a strong cold front will move in, bringing the potential for severe storms. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly—around 20 degrees—by Monday and Tuesday.

Meteorologist Devon Lucie shows you just how much warmer you’ll get over the next few days, who’s likeliest to hit 90 this week, how these temperatures compare to the record highs, how long the warmth will last, then how strong winds will be running down the Wind Advisory for Wednesday and how coastal flooding could be an issue showing you where Coastal Flood Advisories are already in effect and who’s under a Coastal Flood Watch that could turn into Coastal Flood Warnings, then tracks our next likeliest round of storms that could bring strong, possibly severe storms and drop in much cooler air after they’re through while finishing with your seven day forecast.

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