On Sunday, the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee starts hearing the parts of Governor Landry’s tax reform proposal that have passed in the House. For now, it will not include a measure that expands the sales tax base. Committee Chairman Franklin Foil says they include services being taxed in other states.

Cut 10 (12) “…strategic about it.”

Today marks the third anniversary of the signing of the bipartisan infrastructure law. Senator Bill Cassidy, who was one of 19 Republicans who joined all 50 Democrats in voting in favor of it, said he recently announced more than 63-million dollars from the infrastructure law for railroad investments.

Cut 4 (14) “…62-mile network.”

Grammy-winning country music star and Baskin native Lainey Wilson is performing at the Monroe Civic Center this weekend. Discover West Monroe CEO Alana (ah-LANE-uh) Cooper says the arena typically hosts religious concerts or an upcoming rising star, and are thankful to have Wilson come back home.

Cut 8 (05) “…in the Country genre.”

The shows mark the final stop on her “Country’s Cool Again Tour” and promise to feature her chart-topping hits.

The LSU Tigers will try to end their two-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when they visit the Florida Gators. Coach Brian Kelly says the team has had a good week of practice…

Cut 12 (07) “…got to be better.”

LSU’s defense has struggled the last six quarters and six turnovers by quarterback Garrett Nussmeier have also been a detriment.

On the flip side of the coin, the Saints will try to make it two in a row when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Kickoff at the Superdome is at noon.