President Obama’s tax proposals which would increase taxes for the wealthiest Americans are getting some push back from Republican lawmakers. The President pitched the plan in his State of the Union Address last night. The President’s plan would raise the capital gains tax on top-earning Americans and eliminate the current tax break on inheritances. Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany says an agreement was made to set the inheritance tax at 35-percent and the President’s plan is not a good faith attempt to work on tax reform…

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The President’s proposal would also raise taxes on big banks.

The Travel Exchange, an organization of three groups specializing in package travel. is holding their annual convention this week in New Orleans. Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne feels this particular convention can have a big impact on tourism in Louisiana…

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The expo is expected to draw 3,600 visitors to Louisiana.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler and Louisiana Public Broadcasting announce the launch of a website containing videos of stories from throughout our state’s history. He says says the site, ladigitalmedia-dot-org, will be a great place to pull up historic events in Louisiana and national history…

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He says the Louisiana Digital Media Archive puts the history of Louisiana into visual film that anyone can enjoy online.

The state is beginning to accept bids from companies submitting proposals for how they would handle disposing of that M6 propellant at Camp Minden. Frances Kelly with Louisiana Progress Action says the state’s Request for Proposals was only intended for the open tray burn of the M6. But she says a recent EPA decision opens the door for alternative methods of disposal…

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