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 ...
Goods and services to be taxed under governor’s tax reform plan
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPLC) - Under Governor Landry’s tax reform plan, state sales taxes would be added to many services to offset the lowering of income taxes. “It’s by far the most ambitious overall tax ...
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An update on where the new state sales tax proposals stand
The Louisiana House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday expanding sales taxes to digital streaming services, establishing a flat tax on corporate income and repealing a whole host of ...
Louisiana Film Allies Scramble to Save Tax Credit: ‘There’s a Lot of Panic’
Allies of the film industry in the Louisiana Legislature said Wednesday they will work to salvage the state’s production ...
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KOENIG: Are the”Nelson Tax Swaps” Erasing Conservatives’ Goodwill Toward Governor Landry?
Last week, the Louisiana state legislature met for its 3rd special session of the year. This time around, Governor Landry ...
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A New Color on Traffic Lights Could Be Coming to Louisiana Intersections – Here’s Why
A new color could soon join red, yellow, and green at intersections to help autonomous vehicles ease traffic. Learn what it ...
Death penalty sought for an Idaho gang member accused of killing a man while on the run
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if an Idaho white supremacist gang member is convicted of killing a man while he ...
Navy didn’t understand the risks posed by Hawaii fuel tanks despite studies, watchdog says
Navy officials “lacked sufficient understanding” of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking ...
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's tax plan hits big roadblock over tax increases, path ahead unclear
The path ahead for Gov. Jeff Landry is not clear after not securing the votes in the Louisiana Legislature on a sales tax ...
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Louisiana House passes business tax cuts, bills to end film, preservation credits
The House continued Wednesday to revamp the state tax system, passing bills to cut business tax rates, eliminate credits for ...
Norfolk Southern makes deal with investors to prevent another fight for control of the railroad
Under the deal, Norfolk Southern will add another independent director to its board and work to further improve its ...
Stocks With Government Exposure Take a Hit
The stock market was struggling in the wake of the latest inflation data, but industrials were getting hit especially hard.