Supporters and critics weigh in on ‘bold’ Louisiana tax reform plan
Governor Jeff Landry is calling his robust plan the largest tax cut in history, but critics worry what's at stake.
J.P. Council Member Scott Walker’s plan to run for parish president is early but not unprecedented
Current Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng has three years left in office but is term-limited. Walker said her term limit didn’t factor into his decision to announce so early. He also dismissed ...
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Gov. Landry's sweeping tax overhaul hits snag on sales tax expansion; lawmaker describes bill as being 'on life support'
Louisiana House lawmakers have postponed a vote on a key plank in Gov. Jeff Landry's tax reform package. It has raised ...
Court temporarily limits scope of ruling that Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law is unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge John deGravelles’ ruling that the law is unconstitutional remains in effect under the order from the 5th ...
Fifth Circuit Court blocks portion of federal judge's Ten Commandments ruling
This allows all Louisiana school boards not involved in the original lawsuit can move forward with implementing the Ten Commandment posters ahead of the Jan. 1 2025 deadline.
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Louisiana lawmakers propose hiking costs for streaming platforms through a 'Netflix tax'
The proposal is currently awaiting on Senate approval and if approved and signed by Governor Jeff Landry, will go into effect ...
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Louisiana special session: House tables a sales tax expansion
Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious tax plan, which had previously encountered minimal resistance, hit its first bump on Thursday as ...
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LUNSFORD: LA 3rd Special 2024 Followup: The Rest of the Package
In our article on Monday, I expressed some concerns about a few of the bills up for this special session on tax reform. After ...
Louisiana lawmakers not keen to expand sales taxes, putting Landry plan in jeopardy
A central part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to revamp the state’s tax laws is struggling to gain the votes needed to pass, and ...
LSU students feud with Louisiana governor over tiger at football game
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) has said he pushed for a tiger to appear before LSU’s football game against Alabama, resuming ...