(The Center Square) – Shreveport on Monday continued to grapple with the aftermath of one of the city’s deadliest tragedies. The Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office released the names of eight young children who were shot to death by suspect Shamar Elkins. Identified by the mothers, the children killed were Jayla Elkins, 3; Shayla Elkins, 5; …
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new rules aimed at holding colleges and universities accountable for programs that leave students with low-earning jobs as the federal student loan debt nears $1.7 trillion. The proposal, outlined in a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, would establish an accountability framework designed to address concerns …
(The Center Square) – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has proposed a $14.85 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Bass said the balanced budget predicts increased revenues from property, business, sales and utility taxes. According to the mayor, the budget also promotes greater efficiency in city services. “I …
(The Center Square) – Caddo Parish Judge Ramon Lafitte ruled in favor of a special use permit for Amazon’s multi-billion dollar data center in west Shreveport. The massive industrial and economic development project was in limbo for 90 days. At stake for Shreveport was the promise of sales tax revenue, more jobs and substantial investment …
(The Center Square) – In the wake of new laws protecting sex workers in California, one Golden State lawmaker wants to give law enforcement agencies the tools they need to understand and combat prostitution and human trafficking. Senate Bill 1027, authored by Sen. Tony Strickland, R-Huntington Beach, would establish a task force with the primary …
(The Center Square) – This week, the focus shifts to the consumer, with March retail sales and the National Association of Realtors’ pending home sales report. Both reports are likely to point to a modest pickup from February. For retail sales, part of the gain may reflect firmer prices and support from tax refunds. But …
(The Center Square) – Eight children were killed early Sunday in domestic-related shootings at three Shreveport homes, authorities said. Shreveport Police Department spokesman and public affairs officer Chris Bordelon said at a morning news conference that a total of 10 people were shot, of which eight, all children, were killed. Two adult women who also …
(The Center Square) – Supporters of Illinois’ proposed “Homes for Good Act” say the measure could reduce recidivism and improve public safety by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing people leaving prison – stable housing. Jennifer Vollen-Katz, executive director of the John Howard Association, said the initiative goes beyond simply providing housing assistance to …
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its final oral arguments sitting of the current term on Monday. The justices will hear several high profile arguments on various issues before the term ends in June. On Wednesday, justices will hear arguments in Blanche v. Lau, a case to determine how immigrants are …
(The Center Square) – Talks to strike a deal with Iran will reconvene this week ahead of Wednesday’s ceasefire expiration as President Donald Trump issued fresh threats Sunday on the Islamic Republic. Trump says Iran violated the ceasefire agreement when it fired on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz Saturday, as the Islamic Revolutionary …