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Podcast: Kevin Blanchard talks deconsolidation
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December 6, 2018
Council is figuring out its new superpower on tax exemptions. That gives economic developers the jitters.
The gist: The City-Parish Council rejected two property tax exemptions Tuesday night, including one for Stuller Inc. That racks up four defeats since local agencies gained a say in a state tax incentive program that economic developers believe is an essential tool for business recruitment and retention.
July 6, 2020
BVD Commissioners resign in dramatic flare-up over proposed George Floyd statement
A message of unity ran into procedural roadblocks put up by the now-departed commissioners, culminating with a contentious June meeting marked with irate outbursts.
May 13, 2020
With haircuts coming back, Lafayette’s salons are getting some bold styling requests
Since the coronavirus pandemic told hold here in March, temporarily shuttering The Loft, along with all other beauty salons in town, stylists have received an inordinate number of requests from quarantined clients to help make their longest-held hair dreams come true.
March 27, 2020
First coronavirus deaths in Acadiana announced, more confirmations to come
Lafayette, St. Martin and Acadia parishes have confirmed coronavirus fatalities.
March 27, 2019
Evangeline corridor redevelopment takes first steps with $550K in projects funded
The gist: More than a dozen Evangeline neighborhood revitalization projects, developed in response to construction of the I-49 Connector, were approved for funding, a small but key step in reinvestment efforts.
May 9, 2019
Court dismisses charter amendment suit. Appeals expected but not yet filed.
The gist: A district court judge dismissed a legal challenge that threw into question last year’s vote to create separate city and parish councils, characterizing discrepancies in the voting precincts for the new form of government as “clerical errors.” In his Wednesday ruling, Judge John Trahan held that the City-Parish Council acted within its authority when it passed an ordinance...