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Good Morning San Antonio 6 a.m. : Sep 18, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-09-18 07:11:55

SUMMARY: This morning on GMSA, a deadly illegal dumping incident escalated into a chase, shooting, and crash, leading to charges against suspect John Ye. San Antonio faces rising crime concerns, particularly in property damage and vandalism. In weather, high humidity is expected to raise heat indices to 103°F. Traffic is impacted by a major crash on 410 Northbound at East Houston, resulting in lane closures. Exciting fall events include the return of the San Antonio Pumpkin Festival, starting September 27th, and Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days on October 8th and 9th, promoting holiday shopping.

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Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana officials react after March 29 proposed amendments fail

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wgno.com – Trinity Velazquez – 2025-03-30 11:43:00

SUMMARY: All four proposed constitutional amendments on Louisiana’s March ballot were rejected. These included measures on specialty courts, tax reforms, juvenile prosecution, and judicial vacancies. Gov. Jeff Landry expressed disappointment but reaffirmed his commitment to improving opportunities in the state. Opponents, including Congressman Troy Carter and the Louisiana Democratic Party, celebrated the rejection, calling it a victory for fairness and youth justice. Advocates for youth justice celebrated the rejection of Amendment 3, emphasizing the need for investment in community support over incarceration. The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry acknowledged the result but remained committed to tax reform.

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Louisiana voters overwhelmingly reject all four constitutional amendments | Louisiana

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-03-29 20:32:00

(The Center Square) — Louisiana voters overwhelmingly rejected four proposed constitutional amendments which aimed to reshape the state’s approach to justice, juvenile crime, taxation, and judicial elections. Each amendment was rejected by more than 60% of voters.

“This was a “primal scream” kind of vote, driven by robust Democratic EV turnout that I’m not seeing being offset by a strong GOP Election Day vote,” John Couvillon, an award-winning pollster, said in a post on X. 

“Although we are disappointed in tonight’s results, we do not see this as a failure. We realize how hard positive change can be to implement in a state that is conditioned for failure,” Gov. Jeff Landry said in a statement. “We will continue working to give our citizens more opportunities to keep more of their hard-earned money and provide a better future for Louisianians. This is not the end for us, and we will continue to fight to make the generational changes for Louisiana to succeed.” 

Amendment 1: Expanded Court Powers and Specialty Courts

Voters rejected a measure expanding the Louisiana Supreme Court’s disciplinary authority over out-of-state attorneys and allowing lawmakers to establish specialized trial courts that cross district lines. The amendment followed controversy over mass hurricane lawsuits filed by an out-of-state law firm and was challenged in court earlier this month. Amendment 1 was rejected by over 170,000 votes.

Amendment 2: Sweeping Fiscal Overhaul

Amendment 2, which would have rewrote Article VII of the Louisiana Constitution, was rejected by over 150,000 votes. The 100+ page overhaul includes capping state spending growth, consolidating reserve funds, shifting nearly $2 billion from education savings accounts to pay down retirement debt, and phasing out business inventory taxes. It has been a cornerstone of Landry’s tax reform agenda. 

Amendment 3: Adult Prosecution for Juveniles

This amendment would allow lawmakers to expand the list of crimes for which minors can be tried as adults without another constitutional vote. Authored by Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek and opposed by youth justice advocates who argue the current list is already broad enough, Amendment 3 saw the most resounding rejection−a margin of over 180,000.

Amendment 4: Judicial Election Timing Fix

A technical amendment to align special judicial election timing with Louisiana’s soon-to-be closed-party primary system was rejected by over 120,000. Supporters say it prevents logistical issues when filling judicial vacancies; opponents said the change was minor and could have been handled by statute. It was the only measure not subject to a legal challenge.

 

 

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Weather Impact Alert: Flood watch continues Saturday night

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www.youtube.com – WWLTV – 2025-03-29 17:48:36

SUMMARY: A flood watch continues through 7 a.m. tomorrow due to ongoing downpours and the potential for flooding, particularly in areas like Zachary, Louisiana. While not everyone is experiencing heavy rain, some areas may see up to 3 inches of rain, with isolated spots possibly getting 5 inches. Tonight’s rain risk is uncertain, but conditions should improve by tomorrow, with lower rain chances and some sun. A new weather system will bring another round of storms Monday, potentially severe. After that, the week will remain warm and breezy with drier conditions, though another rain system is expected next weekend.

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Meteorologist Alexandra Cranford outlines the rain chance through the rest of the weekend. Forecast from 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025.

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