A Republican lawmaker from Hammond says serious tax discussions are taking place in committee today including the one cent sales tax increase.
CUT 1 (30) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

Some lawmakers aren’t happy about threatening LSU football unless taxes are raised. But Democratic Baton Rouge Representative Pat Smith says lawmakers should be doing whatever possible to make sure schools stay open for students…:
CUT 10 (07) “to school”

State Representative Kenny Cox of Natchitoches is proposing a higher tax on alcohol as a way to help close the state’s huge budget deficit. But if it happens, local craft beer breweries are worried that people while opt for cheaper alcohol as opposed to beverages made in Louisiana. State Representative Mike Huval of Breaux Bridge says this tax could hurt people that are trying to build their business in an already fragile economy..:
Cut 16 (05) “upcoming business“
Alcohol taxes in Louisiana have not been raised since 1948.

The Louisiana Supreme Court delays the scheduled March 14th execution of the so-called River Parishes serial killer Daniel Blank. He was sentenced to death for the brutal beating death of a 71-year-old Ascension Parish woman in 1997. Blank’s attorney, Gary Clements, says his client admitted to a crime after a 12-hour interrogation…:
CUT 12 (10) “physical reality”