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Louisiana voters to decide on constitutional amendments for crime, courts and finances

  • Louisiana voters will decide on four constitutional amendments, including Amendment 2, which aims to rewrite the state's tax laws as stated by Governor Jeff Landry.
  • Amendment 2 proposes to lower the individual income tax rate from 4.75% to 3.75% and restructure government funds for health and education.
  • Notable organizations and various advocacy groups support Amendment 2, while some groups oppose it, citing concerns over funding for essential programs.
  • Landry emphasized the importance of this amendment, stating it would provide the largest tax cut in the state's history and ensure long-term fiscal reforms.
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It's Election Day: Voters to decide on constitutional amendments for crime, courts, finances - American Press

Louisianians are set to vote Saturday on several constitutional amendments dealing with crime, courts and finances. During a special legislative session focused on Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax reform overhaul last fall, lawmakers approved four proposed changes to the state’s constitution. Here’s an overview of the main issues going before voters: Making it easier to charge minors as adults Last year, Louisiana’s GOP-dominated Legislature voted to trea…

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Louisiana One Step Closer to Trying Teenagers as Adults in Court - Real News Now

In Louisiana today, the electorate is set to cast their votes on a move that could substantially harden juvenile justice policies. Constitutional Amendment 3 is on the table, which if passed, will imbue state legislators with the authority to prosecute teenagers as adults and confine them in adult courts and correctional facilities. Presently, this privilege is only extended to severe offenses like rape and homicide, committed by youths aged 14 …

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Who’s paying for Louisiana’s constitutional amendment campaigns? It’s mostly a secret.

Who is spending money to get Louisiana's four constitutional amendments passes is not clear. (Wesley Muller/Louisiana Illuminator)Louisiana voters have seen political mail, online advertising and even television spots about the four constitutional amendments on the ballot Saturday, but weak public financial disclosure laws make it difficult to say who is paying for those election efforts.  Groups supporting and opposing the amendments are trying…

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Louisiana voters to decide on constitutional amendments for crime, courts and finances

Louisianians are set to vote on several constitutional amendments dealing with crime, courts and finances.

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The Breakdown: Election Day won’t end court fights over Louisiana constitutional changes

Louisiana voters will decide on three constitutional amendments Saturday, but lawsuits challenging Amendments 1 & 3 will continue after the election.

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West Baton Rouge voters to decide on drainage, library taxes

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — West Baton Rouge Parish voters will decide on two tax renewal propositions during the March 29 election, aimed at funding drainage improvements and the parish library system. According to the Secretary of State’s website, the first proposition is a 7.2-mill property tax renewal that would be collected for 10 years, generating an estimated $5.9 million annually. The funds would be dedicated to drainage mainten…

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