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The Midterm elections are in the final stretch, and the polling suggests Republicans have their back against the wall. Today on @LAConsidered, Republican-turned-Independent strategist and commentator, Tim Miller (@Timodc) joins us for his take. wrkf.org
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The property-tax exemption alone is worth nearly $23.8 billion. The payments cover about 3 cents of every tax dollar SpaceX would otherwise owe.
Records also show a SpaceX executive signed a notice of lease five days before the board voted.
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The public notice for the board’s meetings? A piece of paper posted inside the courthouse.
At the board’s first meeting, a lawyer explained that notice could be posted somewhere in the building.
“Back door?” a member joked.
“Doesn’t have to be the front door,” the lawyer said.
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Hours later, Gov. Jeff Landry announced the spaceport at an invitation-only event.
The lawsuit alleges the secrecy started weeks earlier, when parish officials revived a board dormant for nearly 30 years. The board wasn’t on the agenda until jurors added it during the meeting.
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On Aug. 25, a local board approved a key piece of the deal for SpaceX’s planned $100 billion spaceport. The agenda called it “Project Osprey.”
Less than 30 minutes after the meeting began, the board unanimously approved the tax agreement. No public comment.
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“Back door?” a boardmember jokes. “Doesn’t have to be the front door,” a lawyer laughs.
Recordings I obtained capture how a dormant Louisiana board approved SpaceX’s $100B spaceport with a codename, one notice on a courthouse door and no public comment. Now residents are suing.
Last week marked 50 years since the George Prince Ferry Disaster, when a ferry commuting between Destrehan and Luling was struck by a Norwegian tanker. Today on @LAConsidered, we remember the tragedy that took 77 lives. wrkf.org
Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered:
– Latest in the LA Senate race
– What @BillyNungesser has to say about widespread NDAs
– The Lion King comes to New Orleans, featuring two locals in the cast
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The Lion King is coming to the Saenger Theater, and two NOLA natives are taking to the stage. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear from one of the dancers, who walks us through the show’s longevity and what it means to perform in his hometown.
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There have been multiple reports of state officials signing NDAs with tech giants, but Louisiana Lt. Gov. @BillyNungesser says he’s largely been left in the dark. Today on @LAConsidered, Nungesser speaks with @WAdrewhawkins about what this means for the state’s economic deals.
It’s Thursday, and that means it’s time to catch up on politics with @NOLANews @stephgracela. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear how Democratic Senate candidate Jamie Davis is starting to gain some traction against Julia Letlow. wrkf.org
The documentary “The Welcome Table” follows people displaced by climate change across six continents, exploring what happens after they lose their homes and how communities respond to those in need. We hear the details ahead of the NOLA premiere on @LAConsidered.
The November 3rd election is quickly approaching, and Louisiana has 10 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear from @PARLouisiana on each amendment in its independent, nonpartisan review. wrkf.org
The city of Lafayette is shutting down so-called "nuisance" properties. Earlier this month they shut two inns with plans to close five more properties this month. We get the latest from @thecurrentlaf, today on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org
Here’s what’s coming up on @LAConsidered:
– Mishap accidentally labels 67,000 LA voters as “inactive”
– Consequences of kratom use
– New exhibition explores ideas on how to live with rising water levels
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As Louisiana adapts to a changing climate, many are trying to reimagine how we live with water. Today on @LAConsidered, we hear about a new exhibition featuring designs that account for water levels, created by NOLA residents and incarcerated people.
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The use of the drug kratom is growing across the country. While the drug is advertised as safe and legal in many states, doctors are warning the stimulant is addictive and runs the risk of contamination. We hear more, on @LAConsidered. wrkf.org
Earlier this month, a mishap during routine maintenance accidentally misclassified 67,000 Louisiana voters as inactive. Today on @LAConsidered, we learn why this happened, who was impacted and what this says about our voting systems. wrkf.org
A new exhibition at @Tulane traces the struggle for Spanish American independence from the 1760s through the 1820s. The exhibition features rare books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers and early constitutions. We hear more, today on @LAConsidered.