Louisiana
Louisiana Troops Deployed for Operation Lone Star
Baton Rouge, LA (KPEL News) – Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is making good on his promise to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to deploy National Guard troops to his state to help secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico. The effort has been dubbed Operation Lone Star by Governor Abbott.
Governor Landry visited Eagle Pass, Texas, on Sunday, February 4, 2024, along with governors from a dozen other Republican governors to see first-hand the border control situation.
Texas is waging a legal and political war with the Biden Administration over enforcement of immigration laws as people pour into the country. Landry pledged that day to stand shoulder to shoulder with Abbott to mitigate, if not stop, the problem.
Landry announced the specifics of his plan during a press conference Thursday, surrounded by state officials who also support the deployment. Among them were House Speaker Phillip DeVillier of Eunice and the chairs of both finance committees.
Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Missouri, and Tennessee pledged to send troops to Texas as well, according to Governor Landry, because they believe President Biden has failed to do his job when it comes to border security:
What the president has done is basically dog-whistle to those who are trying to come into the country illegally and say, ‘listen, if you just swim across the Rio Grande, we’ll let you in that way.
Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry says he supports funding the mission and estimates it will cost $3-million. The Legislature currently has a $400-million surplus of cash from the last budget cycle, and they can use the funds to cover the cost.
Director of the Louisiana Military Department Brig. Gen. Michael Greer told reporters that the deployment will involve three rotations of 50 soldiers each, for a total of 150 troops. They will not have authority to detain migrants.
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When it comes to retiring, the best places to do so often are affordable, have a high quality of life and access to quality healthcare.
If you’re looking for a place to retire, Niche has identified the best places for retirees in Louisiana.
In its list, Niche has taken into account factors like weather, crime rates, housing costs and access to amenities.
The 5 best places to retire in Louisiana according to Niche
These are the top five best places to retire in Louisiana, according to Niche.
1. Oak Hills Place
Oak Hills Place is a suburb of Baton Rouge and is the overall best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, has a population of 9,038 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. The area is highly rated for families, diversity, as well as health and fitness. Here, the median home value is $437,900 and the median rent is $1,422, according to Niche.
2. Westminster
Westminster is another suburb of Baton Rouge and is the second-best place to retire in Louisiana. Located in East Baton Rouge Parish, this suburb has a population of 2,559 and offers residents an urban suburban mix feel. This area is highly rated for nightlife, diversity, families, health and fitness, as well as commute. The median home value here is $266,100 and the median rent is $1,482, says Niche.
3. River Ridge
River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans, located in Jefferson Parish, and is the third-best place to retire in Louisiana. This suburb has a population of 13,312 and offers residents a dense suburban feel. The area is highly rated for public schools, family, nightlife and diversity. The median home value is $357,400 and the median rent is $1,127, according to Niche.
4. Westlake
Westlake is a town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. With a population of 4,743, this town offers residents a rural feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, jobs, cost of living, nightlife and weather. Here, the median home value is $166,100 and the median rent is $1,049, says Niche.
5. Prien
Prien is another town in Calcasieu Parish that is among the best places to retire in Louisiana. This town has a population of 7,119 and offers residents a suburban rural mix feel. The town is highly rated for public schools, housing, families, nightlife and weather. The median home value here is $278,000 and the median rent is $1,292, according to Niche.
Presley Bo Tyler is the Louisiana Deep South Connect Team reporter for USA Today Network. Find her on X @PresleyTyler02 and email at PTyler@Gannett.com
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