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Drone committee requests $3M from taxpayers for vertiports | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square – 2024-09-30 09:10:00

SUMMARY: The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drone Advisory Committee met on Sept. 25 to discuss FAA guidelines on vertiport infrastructure and requested $3 million in funding from the Department of Transportation and Development. The committee formed three subcommittees focused on public safety, counter-drones, and advanced air mobility, emphasizing economic development. Since 2021, they have worked to regulate the drone industry, which benefits sectors like law enforcement and agriculture. In the 2024 session, Act 316 included vertiports under the Louisiana Office of Multimodal Commerce and established the Louisiana Vertiport Development Fund. Concerns about lithium-ion battery safety at vertiports were also highlighted.

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Survive and Advance (Part 2)

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www.youtube.com – KTVE – 2024-11-22 22:46:05

SUMMARY: On this week’s Football Friday Night, General North Iberville hosted General TR, suffering a lengthy delay due to a player injury. General TR dominated the game, winning 38-6 with Ammani Williams scoring a touchdown. In other notable scores, Hainesville beat Montgomery 61-0 and the Mango Dragons triumphed over West St. John 44-6. In Division Three, Newman defeated Darbon Woods 49-19. The OCS Eagles won 28-6 against Catholic PC in Division Four. Meanwhile, St. Fred faced Southern Lab, with St. Fred’s season ending in a 24-7 loss. Next week, the playoffs continue with more exciting matchups.

Round Two of LHSAA Playoffs live up to hype

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Warmer this weekend, then cooler next week

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-11-22 18:26:52

SUMMARY: The weather in Southeast Louisiana is currently sunny with warm temperatures, thanks to high pressure bringing dry air from the northwest. Overnight temperatures will drop into the 30s and 40s, with highs tomorrow reaching the mid-60s, warming to 80°F by Monday. A cold front will bring cooler temperatures after Monday, with highs in the 70s through Thursday. Thanksgiving Day may see a 40% chance of rain due to another cold front. Tropical activity is quiet, with no expected storms. Overall, the forecast includes mostly sunny to partly cloudy days with slim rain chances.

Warmer this weekend, then cooler next week

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Special session concluded Friday

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www.youtube.com – WDSU News – 2024-11-22 16:12:19

SUMMARY: Louisiana has concluded a historic tax reform session, with lawmakers passing Governor Jeff Landry’s tax package. This measure will reduce individual income taxes by over $1 billion while raising the sales tax to 5% to offset lost revenue, generating an additional $845 million. Royce Duplessis was the only senator to oppose the bill. While the session aimed to achieve broader tax goals, some initiatives were left unaddressed. Notably, the new tax measures will include taxes on digital services and goods, such as streaming services. The reforms aim to align Louisiana’s tax system with neighboring states and enhance competitiveness.

Special session concluded Friday

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