Governor Edwards says he’ll look closely at a bill to gradually increase funding for roads and bridges by an additional 300-million dollars per year, but he’s is concerned about taking money out of the general fund to put towards roads, when the general fund will see fewer dollars in 2025 when a temporary sales tax expires…
The Louisiana Budget Project recommends voters reject a “tax swap” tax reform proposal passed by the legislature at the fall ballot. The constitutional amendment would lower income tax rates in exchange for eliminating the ability to deduct federal taxes. Executive Director Jan Moller says this doesn’t do anything for most Louisianans.
Supporters of the tax swap say it simplifies the state tax code and will make Louisiana more attractive to businesses.
The Advocate newspaper reports retired Oregon State Coach Pat Casey is unlikely to become the next coach at LSU. Tiger Rag Editor Ron Higgins says LSU hiring a coach who allowed a sex offender to play on Oregon State’s 2018 national championship team would not be a good look.
Instead Higgins says a name to watch in the school’s search for a new coach is former LSU catcher and current Ole Miss head coach Mike Bianco.
It is an ideal weekend to go fishing and it’s also the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ Free Fishing Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says the annual event is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to cast a line with family and friends.