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Tax increase starts today
A new tax point for Jeff Davis Parish residents and businesses went into effect at midnight today.
Police jury avoids major insurance hikes on property
The Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury received updated insurance quotes for property and equipment, avoiding a large increase in premiums. The group was not as fortunate with health insurance this year, as premiums jumped significantly even after receiving various quotes.
TRUCKTASTIC TIME
Families gathered at the I-10 Park in Jennings for the annual Touch a Truck celebration, where attendees were treated to an up close look at several big vehicles. In addition to the large trucks, the Jeff Davis Parish Library brought the Bookmobile and there were several activities for children, including the Bubble Bus.
Parish welcomes first whooping crane chick of the season
Jeff Davis Parish welcomed the first of the state’s whooping crane chicks of the season, according to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. So far, four chicks from the state’s largest bird species have hatched this season in three different parishes.
Vasseur honored
City mourns loss of former fire chief
Lawmakers discuss deficit-to-GDP target as ‘starting point’ for fiscal sustainability
— U.S. House lawmakers Thursday discussed a proposed framework for reducing federal deficits and slowing the growth of the national debt.
Cassidy demands more information from abortion-drug companies
(The Center Square) — Republican Louisiana U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy and four colleagues have sent letters to three abortion drug manufacturing companies demanding the companies disclose more information about their compliance with the oversight and risk evaluation guidelines under the Food and Drug Administration.
POLICE REPORT
(Editor’s Note: An arrest does not indicate whether a person is guilty of the crime with which they have been charged. A person is not considered guilty until they are convicted of a crime in a court of law.)
LAWMAKERS, LEADERS CALL FOR HEALTH CARE REFORMS, MONOPOLY BREAKUPS
(The Center Square) — Lawmakers and industry leaders called for greater price transparency and reforms in the health care industry to lower costs recently.
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