In a ceremony at the Capitol today, Governor Landry signs the tax reform bill into law. The package that Landry signed includes an across-the-board tax cut to a flat three-percent and the elimination of the corporate franchise tax. Landry says this tax reform package is the dawn of a new era.
Cut 13 (11) “…pro-business environment.”
Four Constitutional amendments are on Saturday’s ballot. Amendment 3 would allow a legislative session to be extended by two days to finish work on the budget if necessary, and it would permit up to three such extensions. Prairieville Representative Tony Bacala (BAH-ka-lah) who authored amendments 2 and 3 says under the current law, failing to pass a budget bill on time would trigger a lengthy – and costly – special session.
Sen. Bill Cassidy will have a least one Republican challenger for Senate in 2026. Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announced his 2026 U.S. Senate candidacy and Congressman Clay Higgins may be another challenger. ULM Political Science Professor Dr. Pearson Cross suggests Trump’s endorsement will likely determine the race’s outcome among Republican contenders.
LSU football coach Brian Kelly says recruiting used about relationships, now it’s about the dollars. The Tigers signed 23 players to start the early signing period. Recruiting services rank LSU’s class anywhere between sixth and eighth. Head Coach Brian Kelly is pleased with the class he brought in, but says it will take more financial support from Tiger fans to remain competitive…