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You’re listening to Red River Radio News.
Good morning, I’m Jeff Ferrell.
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Today is the last day to register to vote for the November midterm election in Texas.
Houston Public Media's Kyle McClenagan shares how residents can check their registration status:
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“Texas law requires eligible citizens to register 30 days before election day, meaning that Oct. 5 is the last day to register for the Nov. 3 midterm election. Residents can check their registration status on the Texas Secretary of State website. Voters can also update their voter registration on the same website. To update your registration, you’ll need a driver’s license or ID card, Social Security number, and Voter registration card number. Those who are not registered to vote must either do so in person or by mail by sending a filled-out application to their local voter registration office. Early voting for the Nov. 3 midterm election begins Oct. 19.”
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In Louisiana, Democratic Congressman Cleo Fields says he thinks a Republican and a Democrat will end up in the December run-off for the 6th Congressional District.
He thinks turnout among Black voters and Democrats will be higher than usual because voters are frustrated with the economy and Republican policies.
And Fields says the top two Republican candidates in the race, state senators Blake Miguez and Rick Edmonds are attacking each other:
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“You do have two high-level Republicans and others who are fighting it out. And I just think that one of them will probably end up in a race with a Democrat. And I think it's perfect for Democrats all over the state.”
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Fields opted not to seek re-election in the 6th district after the map was redrawn to favor a Republican candidate.
Instead he’s running for his old state senate seat that is vacant, following the death of Senator Larry Selders.
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In Arkansas, state revenue came in above forecast last month.
Little Rock Public Radio’s Daniel Breen explains:
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“The latest report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration shows net available general revenues totaled roughly $726 million in September. That’s about 14% higher than the same time last year and 11% above the state’s forecast. Individual income tax collections were up by about $5 million compared to last year and also beat the state’s expectations. Withholding tax revenue fell by about 9%, mainly due to new income tax cuts retroactive to January 1st. Sales and use tax collections were also strong, with particular growth in utilities and wholesale trade. Increases were also seen in corporate income tax collections and refunds.”
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Last month, the U.S. Department of Justice said it had ended more than 50 school desegregation cases, most in the Deep South.
Since then, Aubri Juhasz of the Gulf States Newsroom has been checking them one by one and reports that some cases are still open:
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“The Department of Justice’s list includes 11 cases in Louisiana, but the Trump administration can claim credit for closing only about half. Three are still ACTIVE because while the department recently withdrew from those cases, there are other plaintiffs. In a statement, the Legal Defense Fund, which represents Black families in school desegregation cases, said the department’s announcement was misleading.”
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The National Weather Service in Shreveport is calling for:
- Mostly sunny conditions to start off our work week, with a high today near 86.
- Tomorrow: sunny and a bit warmer, with the high rising to 89.
- A degree warmer still on Wednesday & Thursday with a high near 90 both days.
- Then back to 89 Friday for what, at this point, looks to be a dry week ahead.
- If you saw rain last week thru the weekend, then consider yourself lucky as portions of Northern Louisiana and Southern Arkansas mostly missed out.
- Much of Northern Louisiana and South Central Arkansas will not see any improvement.
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