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Taxpayers on the hook after EBR school system ignores court order to pay $200k judgment Play Video
April 20, 2023 5:01 PM
BATON ROUGE - Serious questions are being raised by the lawyer representing a woman who was awarded a $200,000 payout by a Baton Rouge judge two years ago. Despite that ruling in 2021, the woman has not seen a dime from the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Now,... more » -
East Baton Rouge taxpayers doled out $350k for police-caused crashes over past 2 years Play Video
October 20, 2022 5:18 PM
BATON ROUGE - Taxpayers in East Baton Rouge Parish spent nearly $350,000 to settle at-fault crashes caused by Baton Rouge Police for the years 2021 and 2022, Metro Council records reviewed by the WBRZ Investigative Unit show. The actual number of crashes and the amounts could be higher because... more » -
Taxpayers doling out thousands to house teenage troublemakers out of state Play Video
October 28, 2021 6:36 PM
PLAQUEMINE- There are hardly any beds in the state of Louisiana available for juveniles who commit violent crimes in parishes that don't have stand alone juvenile detention centers, according to law enforcement in our area. Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi said his parish is having to spend nearly $300... more » -
Contractor behind emergency Sunshine Bridge repair still owes State Police nearly $900K Play Video
February 5, 2021 5:08 PM
BATON ROUGE- A contractor who defaulted on a number of state projects is accused of stiffing taxpayers to the tune of nearly $1 million. The company, Coastal Bridge, invoiced DOTD for a State Police detail. It was responsible for paying State Police but did not. Coastal Bridge was... more » -
Taxpayers foot bill for mayor's $24K security detail despite no threats on record Play Video
December 17, 2020 3:48 PM
NEW ROADS- The Mayor of New Roads said he needs a police officer with him at all times due to safety concerns and threats that have been made on his life. But, the WBRZ Investigative Unit found the New Roads Police Department had no threats reported against Mayor Cornell... more » -
IRS: More COVID-impacted taxpayers now eligible to receive loans from retirement plans
October 14, 2020 8:46 AM
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Wednesday that an increased number of taxpayers impacted by novel coronavirus are now qualified to receive distributions or loans from retirement plans. #COVIDreliefIRS : More taxpayers affected by COVID-19 are now eligible to take distributions or loans from retirement plans.... more » -
Dept. of Revenue encourages online customer service options due to spread of coronavirus
March 16, 2020 6:54 AM
BATON ROUGE - As the state continues to respond to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) is encouraging taxpayers to take advantage of its online platform as opposed to utilizing its face-to-face services. LDR says limiting in-person contact in this way will help curb the spread... more » -
City-parish predicts taxpayers will save $400,000 with privatization of parking garages Play Video
October 2, 2019 5:39 PM
BATON ROUGE- A contract with LAZ Parking was approved last month to privatize the management of two parking garages at the River Center. The city-parish estimates the deal will save taxpayers approximately $400,000 in manpower and maintenance costs per year. Currently, Baton Rouge police provide traffic control during large events... more » -
Taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars following state gaffe Play Video
September 27, 2019 6:50 PM
BATON ROUGE - Nearly 75,000 of the state's low-income citizens were left on Medicaid despite an automated system the Department of Health has in place that should have booted them out. The citizens either did not turn in their paperwork on time to renew their Medicaid benefits or they sent... more » -
INVESTIGATIVE UNIT: Taxpayers foot the bill for EBR COA employees' cruise Play Video
June 7, 2017 5:27 PM
BATON ROUGE- The WBRZ Investigative Unit found taxpayers foot the bill for an annual trip for four employees at the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging to go on an all-expenses-paid cruise last year. The employees who were called chaperones did not use vacation time during the trip. The Carnival... more »