The House Ways and Means Committee will look at proposed changes to the state sales tax today. Jeff Palermo has more on a proposal from Houma Representative Tanner Magee…:
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State Police say a 62-year-old man is facing charges of vehicular homicide for allegedly driving drunk when he struck and killed a pedestrian in Terrebonne Parish. Investigators said they determined Albert Williams of Montegut was impaired when he ran over Byron Acosta of Houma who suffered fatal injuries.

Baton Rouge Representative Ted James says he supports Governor John Bel Edwards’ tax reform plan, which includes getting rid of tax incentives on big corporations and reducing personal income taxes. But the Democrat says the governor’s proposals have not gained a lot of traction among Republicans, who offer no alternatives…:
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James also sponsors a bill that would require State Police to be called to investigate officer involved shootings in East Baton Rouge Parish.

The LSU AgCenter is looking for taste testers. Sensory Services Lab Manager Ashley Gutierrez says they share research with food companies around the country…:
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To sign up to be a Tiger Taster, visit the LSU School of Food and Nutrition website.