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Here's a look at the constitutional amendments that could lower Louisiana property taxes
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1158+ words) Louisiana voters will be confronted with 10 proposed constitutional amendments when they cast their ballots this fall, and state lawmakers are asking them to approve several aimed at keeping down property taxes. Five amendments dealing with property taxes are part of…...
DASH to cut costs after overspending by $3.7M in error
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Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms
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Louisiana voters to decide on property tax changes
2+ week, 4+ day ago (296+ words) Three proposed amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot that would directly affect homestead exemption in Louisiana homeoowners. •Proposed Amendment 9 would increase the income limit from $102,000 to $150,000 for seniors to qualify for the special assessment property tax exemptions. "This exemption keeps property…...
DASH Bus Spreadsheet Error Causes $3.7M Alexandria Deficit
3+ week, 16+ hour ago (246+ words) Alexandria's free bus system racked up a $3.7 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2026 because a placeholder entry in an internal tracking spreadsheet made it look like DASH's books were balanced while spending on maintenance, overtime and repairs kept climbing. City…...
Louisiana church tax exemption remains on books but can't be used
4+ week, 1+ day ago (789+ words) (The Center Square) – Louisiana's tax code contains a sales-tax exemption for certain purchases by churches and synagogues, but the state says the provision cannot be used because of a federal court injunction that has remained in effect for two decades....