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Louisiana Towns Rely Heavily on Fines | Lake Charles News
Louisiana’s towns are dangerously hooked on fines and forfeitures, with over fifty cities relying on them for at least 10% of general revenue—and two villages topping the national list. The twist? Some ratios hit over 100% because fines aren’t counted against themselves in the calculation. Lawmakers like Rep. Edmond Jordan are sounding alarms, questioning the need for mayor’s courts and pushing to study their future. Even the Louisiana Judicial College warns mayors could risk violating rights if they run courts that depend heavily on penalties. Henderson, a town with almost no sales tax…
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