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 ...
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
The tiger, named Omar Bradley, was provided by Florida-based Worldwide Exotic Animal Talent Agency, owned by Mitchel ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...