(The Center Square) — President Donald Trump’s tax cuts are set for permanent extension after the House narrowly passed a $5.8 trillion over ten years concurrent budget resolution that seemed poised to fail.
At a time when Louisiana should be opening its doors to new investment and economic opportunity, a quiet but consequential legal decision threatens to slam them shut.
(AP) — China has announced that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125%. The move on Friday is the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world’s two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown. While U.S. President Donald Trump paused import taxes this week for other countries, he raised tariffs on China. The new tariffs now total 145%. China has denounced the policy as “economic bullying” and promised countermeasures. The new tariffs begin on Saturday.
NEW YORK (AP) — A family from Spain was about to celebrate the ninth birthday of one of their children when their sightseeing helicopter broke apart in midair and crashed into the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey. That's according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Adams told Fox 5 New York the child's birthday was Friday. A person familiar with the investigation has told The Associated Press the victims of Thursday's crash include Siemens executive Agustin Escobar, his wife, Merce Camprubi Montal, and three children, in addition to the pilot.
Jennings City Council announced an update on work at two parks on the south side of the city, while issues at a west side park were discussed.
The Jennings High School marching band is seeking community support to help fund a need for its members.
Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury officials and maintenance crew picked up litter at Houssiere Park recently for Louisiana’s Love the Boot week in partnership with Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The police jury has been awarded a grant for new trash receptacles at Houssiere Park and Jeff Davis Parish Courthouse. Hosting a litter clean-up event is part of the grant process while also contributing to the beautiful parish park enjoyed by many campers, boaters and jet skiers. The park also offers many scenic places to fish and relax by the water.
Out-of-state applications roll in
Two men have been indicted for second-degree murder in the shooting death of an 18-year-old Jennings native.
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury agreed to move forward with Bluewing Consulting Services for repairs to the Jeff Davis Parish Regional Consolidated Jail facility. The company will put together a bid package for making sealing repairs to the sallyport area of the facility.
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