See POLICING, A8 See CHAUVIN, A8 See COUNCIL, A3 See ALLEN, A3 See ISSUES, A4 By Jim Beam Three tax reform bills are on the agenda for the full House Monday when lawmakers begin the third week of their fiscal session. Senators also have final action scheduled on a major tax bill change and on a bill remov- ing the requirement that gun owners have a permit to carry concealed weapons. Gov. John Bel Edwards said last week he would veto the gun bill if it reached his desk. He said he thinks citizens sup- port the current system that requires a permit and train- ing on gun use.
Rep. Barry Ivey, R-Central, is sponsoring the tax reform bills in the House. House Bill 376 establishes a single in- come tax rate of 4.25 percent for individuals, estates and trusts. The proposed legisla- tion also modifies income tax credits and deductions and eliminates the deductibility of federal income taxes on state income tax forms. HB 464 by Ivey revises the procedures for granting in- dustrial property tax exemp- tions.
It gives local govern- ments a bigger voice under the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP). In HB 629, Ivey wants to establish a flat 4 percent individual, estate and trust income tax and a 6.5 percent corporate income tax rate. All of those taxes currently have graduated levels of income taxes. Sen. Barrow Peaco*ck, R- Bossier City, in Senate Bill 1 By The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Derek Chauvin, the former Minne- apolis police officer convicted of murder and manslaughter for pressing his knee against the neck of George Floyd as the Black man said he breathe, will be sentenced in June, according to an online court docket for the case.
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INSIDE OUTSIDE Sunny Details B12 A bill removing the requirement that gun owners have a permit to carry con- cealed weapons will also be considered. Court record: Chauvin to be sentenced June 16 in Floyd death By The Associated Press BATON ROUGE Provid- ers can immediately resume vaccinating patients for COVID-19 using the Johnson Johnson shot in Louisiana, state health officials said Saturday. The Louisiana Department of Health all Lou- isianans to take advantage of the available vaccines, so the state can continue to slow the spread of COVID-19 and put the pandemic in its the department said in a news release. pause was rec- ommended after reports of six cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals fol- lowing administration of the Johnson Johnson The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted the precautionary pause on the use late Friday. The two agencies determined the vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19 and available data shows that the known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks in individ- uals 18 years of age and older. is all of our top priority, and we appreciate the thorough said Dr. Joseph Kanter, State Health Officer. have the utmost confidence in the safety and monitoring process and commitment to transpar- More than 1.1 million Louisianans have completed their vaccinations against COVID-19.
There have been around 85,000 Johnson and Johnson doses administered in Louisiana and no reported cases of the rare blood clot that prompted the suspension, the LDH state- ment said. vaccine back in use in La. have the utmost confidence in the safety and monitoring process and commitment to Dr. Joseph Kanter State Health Officer By Crystal Stevenson The Southwest Louisiana Commu- nity Coalition for Action is imploring Louisiana Republican Sens. John Ken- nedy and Bill Cassidy to support the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act as a first step in changing the culture of law enforcement and building trust between officers and Black communi- ties.
George Floyd Justice in Polic- ing Act has to be said the Rev. J.L. Franklin, president of the orga- nization. pace of injustice is too much for any of us. You look at police violence and out of control, gun violence is never ending, the racism and bigotry are Franklin, whose brother is in law enforcement, said he is quick to point out the majority of police officers are not bad people.
are those who wake up every morning and go beyond the call of duty and do what their motto is and literally overextend themselves protecting and he said. then we have these minor traffic stops that end in death and just hor- He said to be an African American in the United States right now because he feels everyday life is not valued. Chauvin verdict, no doubt, is one battle, but the war he said. is not the end, just the SW La. group urging support for justice in policing act Rick Hickman American Press Members of the Barbe baseball team cheer on the Lady Bucs softball team during their quarterfinal playoff game Satur- day at Barbe against Sam Houston.
Barbe won the game 6-3 advancing to the LHSAA state softball tournament to be held Thursday-Saturday in Sulphur. For more information, see Page B1. BARBE BASEBALL TEAM CHEERS ON THE LADY BUCS Three reform bills face Louisiana legislators Tackling tax issues OBERLIN Allen Parish voters on Saturday approved a tax renewal for mosquito con- trol and renewed another tax to help support law enforce- ment. Voters in parts of the par- ish backed the continuation of separate taxes for roads and recreation. The returns are complete, but unofficial from the Louisi- ana Secretary of Office.
Parishwide voters approved a 10-year, 8-mill property tax renewal for maintaining and operating equipment for mos- quito control with a 1,144 256 vote, or 82 percent in favor. The tax is expected to generate $748,000 a year for mosquito abatement. By Doris Maricle Allen voters approve tax renewals By John Guidroz Two Lake Charles City Council members retained their seats in runoff election, according to complete, yet unofficial results from the Louisiana Secretary of website. Incumbent District A Councilwoman Mary Morris narrowly defeated challenger Dianna Ross. Morris received 646 votes, or 51 percent, while Ross received 620 votes, or 49 percent.
Morris and Ross are both Democrats. victory secures her third term on the City Coun- cil. She was first elected to the seat in 2013. District incumbent Rodney Geyen also won a close race against challenger Priscilla Sam. Geyen received 419 votes, or 51 percent, while Sam received 408 votes, or 49 percent.
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