SUMMARY: Former President Donald Trump is addressing the Detroit Economic Club, while Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying in Nevada and Arizona. Louisiana‘s Education Superintendent Dr. Kade Brumley announced a plan to reduce state testing time for students by 20%, aiming to maintain valid results with fewer questions for grades 3-8 in math and English. While many support this change, some parents, like Donna Carey, believe testing should be eliminated entirely. In Florida, the Louisiana National Guard is assisting post-storm recovery, and Governor Jeff Landry has called for a special session on tax reform. Weather forecasts indicate warm temperatures will continue before a cooldown next week.

Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: Oct. 10, 2024

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SUMMARY: The Louisiana Tax Commission has updated the Cost New values, essential for determining property tax assessments. These values reflect the replacement cost of assets and have been revised across several categories. Oil and Gas Properties saw a 3% increase in values, while new tables for Brine Operations link assessed values to prior year assessments for predictability. Drilling Rigs and Pipelines have updated fair market values and new cost-per-mile metrics, respectively. Additional updates include changes to Watercraft, Aircraft, and General Business Assets, all aligned with a new base date of January 1, 2024, to reflect current market conditions.

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SUMMARY: In Louisiana‘s 3rd Congressional District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins is favored in the Nov. 5 election, competing against three underfunded candidates. Higgins, who has won every primary since 2018 with substantial campaign financing, holds over $716,000 in receipts. His challengers include Republican Xan John, who promotes energy independence and critiques the January 6 events, and Democrats Priscilla Gonzales, who supports criminal justice reform and lower taxes, and Sadi Summerlin, an advocate for reproductive and educational rights. Higgins’ previous success and financial advantage position him strongly for re-election.

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