BERWICK — Officials working on a new strategy for bringing industry to St. Mary scored their first east-end victory Tuesday. At its regular meeting, the Berwick Town Council unanimously agreed to give the parish president power to approve property tax exemptions at all local government levels to new and expanding manufacturers. At issue is an effort to streamline the local responsibilities and power that go with the Louisiana Industrial Tax Exemption Program. The program is administered by the Governor’s Office and the state Board of Commerce and Industry. Until 2016, the program offered exemptions from all local property taxes for 10 years ...