Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:59 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:59:35 GMT
Detectives are trying to find out who shot and killed a 26-year-old man and why late Tuesday night. They have identified the victim as Jeremy McKenzie. More >>
Detectives are trying to find out who shot and killed a 26-year-old man and why late Tuesday night. They have identified the victim as Jeremy McKenzie. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:45 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:45:29 GMT
The mother of a two-year-old who drowned earlier this month has been charged in connection with the case.According to reports, Fallon Gautreau, 22, and her mother left Gautreau's daughter to play in theMore >>
The mother of a two-year-old who drowned earlier this month has been charged in connection with the case.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 10:32 AM EDT2012-05-23 14:32:55 GMT
After getting a call from his elderly neighbor about a "small" snake in his yard, Heathwood resident Andrew Philson took a look around when he got home and was surprised to see a 15-20 foot long intruderMore >>
Andrew Philson and his 3-year-old son will sleep a little on edge knowing that the alleged 15 to 20 foot long snake spotted in their backyard on Tuesday has remained elusive.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 2:50 PM EDT2012-05-23 18:50:40 GMT
People living in a Baton Rouge neighborhood are dealing with a bit of a mess after a fire hydrant was hit Wednesday. Witnesses said it was a school bus.More >>
People living in a Baton Rouge neighborhood are dealing with a bit of a mess after a fire hydrant was hit Wednesday. Witnesses said it was a school bus. More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 6:05 AM EDT2012-05-23 10:05:47 GMT
Drivers in Baton Rouge currently waste an average of more than 19 hours of their lives in traffic each year, but that isn't the worst in the country.More >>
Drivers in Baton Rouge currently waste an average of more than 19 hours of their lives in traffic each year, but that isn't the worst in the country.More >>
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) -
There are four retirement systems in the state of Louisiana with a total debt of $18 billion. Even with that heavy debt, we're told none of the systems is in jeopardy of failing.
After 32 years on the state payroll, worker Robin Hote says she wants to be protected.
"I did my duties I worked my tush off for years with them and I deserve to be able to sit back and not have to worry about my money," said Hote.
Cindy Rougeou is the head of LASERS, the state employee retirement system. She's putting a good word in for amendment number two. She says any reduction in the unfunded liability will help.
"Constitutional amendment number two is very important to the retirement system," said Rougeou. "That amendment provides that a minimum of non-recurring revenue be applied toward reducing the balance of the unfunded accrued liability on debt of LASERS and teachers."
Having been intimately involved in budgeting while a state employee, Hote knows the balancing act of providing state services while also maintaining fiscal responsibility. She remembers the horror stories of the threats of turning off ventilators in hospitals.
"So it is because of those issues that's really hard to decide what is right," said Hote. "I have my own personal self-interest in protection, but I have to consider other people who are less fortunate - they have needs as well."
On October 22nd, voters will head to the polls to decide whether to approve amendment two, along with four other amendments.
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