A bill that would have dramatically increased the tax rate for online sports betting to offset the loss of revenue from lower income tax rates is on hold. Supporters, like Louisiana Progress Executive Director Peter Robins-Brown, say there is clear evidence of an increase of domestic violence as a result of an increase in online sports betting…

Cut 7 (12) “…making it easier.”

Opponents say the bill would have a negative effect on brick-and-mortar casinos in the state.

Optimism among small businesses in Louisiana is up – but so is uncertainty. Leah Long, the state director of the National Federation of Independent Businesses, says you can blame the uncertainty on the debate in Baton Rouge over tax reform

Cut 12 (11) “…affect my business?”

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves is hailing the overwhelming House passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. It now goes to the Senate, which has only a limited amount of time to pass it so that it can get onto President Biden’s desk. Graves says the House spoke loud and clear, and that should force the Senate’s hand.

Cut 5 (13) “…behind this effort.” 

Opponents say eliminating the Windfall Elimination Penalty and the Government Pension Offset would put additional strain on the already-strained Social Security.

An LSU student has been arrested for threatening to kill Governor Jeff Landry. Authorities say 21-year-old Jackson Pemberton posted on the social media website “X” – quote – I am going to kill you Jeff Landry – end quote. WBRZ-TV reports Pemberton was upset about the governor arranging for a live tiger to be brought into Tiger Stadium.