Louisiana’s film industry is bracing for potential changes to the tax credits it currently enjoys as lawmakers debate changes to the state’s tax code in the upcoming special session. Film Louisiana President Jason Waggenspack says reducing or eliminating the tax breaks could put a major damper on the film industry in the state.
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Governor Jeff Landry is pushing for lawmakers to eliminate many different tax breaks to the lower the state’s income tax rate on individuals and businesses.
The Saints will attempt to end a six-game losing streak on Sunday when they visit the Carolina Panthers. Wide receiver Chris Olave says they have to start playing better…
Cut 17 (07) “….beating ourselves up”
Derek Carr is expected to start at quarterback after missing the last three games with an oblique injury. Kick-off on Sunday is at noon.
Annual enrollment for healthcare.gov begins today. Louisiana Blue Chief Healthcare Economist Mike Bertaut says if you do not have affordable health insurance through an employer, or you’re losing Medicaid or you need to get covered, look at options on HealthCare.gov. He says enrollment is through January 15…
Bertaut says Louisiana Blue, the state’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider, offers HMO plans with the state’s lowest rates available in every parish, showing an average premium reduction of 9% compared to last year.
The Louisiana Book Festival returns to downtown Baton Rouge for its 20th year tomorrow. Robert Wilson, the assistant director of the Louisiana Center for the Book, says there will be something for everyone.
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Events will be held in the State Capitol, the State Library, the Capitol Park Museum and in tents on neighboring streets.