Sweeping tax overhaul in Louisiana hits snag on sales tax expansion
But House lawmakers voted 71-23 to make a temporary 0.40% sales tax increase permanent. Lawmakers shaved off 0.05% to bring ...
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See the contract between Jeff Landry's donor group and LSU over live tiger at Alabama game
A group of donors for Gov. Jeff Landry called Protect Louisiana Values was responsible for bringing a live tiger to LSU's ...
Twitter clash erupts between state senator and governor Jeff Landry over tax reform plan
Jeff Landry’s tax reform package spilled onto social media this week as parts of the proposal faced resistance in the House ...
Louisiana House delays vote on proposal to tax currently exempt goods, services
Lawmakers balked at applying sales taxes to more goods and services that are tax-free now, delaying vote until Monday.
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Fight over Louisiana ethics board hiring prompts lawsuit, worries about political interference.
Legislators are pressuring the ethics board to hold off on hiring a new director, claiming they should wait for new members ...
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.
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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 ...
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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Tax session hits roadblock: Gov. Landry, Sen. Miguez exchange barbs on social media
Gov. Jeff Landry is receiving some pushback during his special session on tax reform. HB 9 , which would apply sales taxes to ...
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Louisiana lawmakers not keen to expand sales taxes, putting Landry plan in jeopardy
A central part of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan that would expand sales taxes to services and labor is dead in its current form, ...
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 ...