State lawmakers have approved legislation that would allow local 911 districts, including Lafayette's, to increase the monthly surcharge on phone lines from $1.25 to up to $2. This fee increase is designed to help Lafayette's 911 system keep pace with growing technology costs. The higher surcharge could provide additional funding needed to maintain and upgrade emergency services infrastructure.
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Governor Jeff Landry took to social media to criticize Daylight Saving Time as "stupid," joining President Donald Trump's push for the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. The issue has drawn attention from Louisiana's state leadership as the federal government considers making daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
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Louisiana election officials are warning voters to expect potentially long lines and complex ballots for the November 3 election. Voters in the state, including those in Acadiana, are being urged to prepare ahead of time and arrive early to polling places.
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Lafayette activist Matthew Humphrey is suing U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, alleging the congressman unconstitutionally blocked him from Higgins' Facebook page in 2024. Humphrey contends the blocking violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and petition.
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