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Shreveport Cuts Property Taxes for Lower-Income Residents Amid $8.2M Budget Gap

A new state property valuation formula is expected to lower tax bills for renters and homeowners earning under $50,000 annually, but Shreveport officials warn the city must cut services or raise other revenues to cover a projected budget gap.

By Shreveport Policy Desk · July 11, 2026 · 2 min read

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Louisiana Referendum Signature Rules Set Thresholds for Shreveport Local Measures

Shreveport residents proposing city charter amendments or tax measures must collect signatures from 8 percent of registered voters in Caddo Parish, a higher bar than the 5 percent threshold used in Lafayette.

By Shreveport Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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Shreveport Local Government Procurement Modernization Ordinance Takes Effect, Bringing Practices in Line with Baton Rouge

The change means Shreveport businesses bidding on city contracts will follow the same timelines as those in other major Louisiana cities.

By Shreveport Policy Desk · July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

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