Negotiations continue at the State Capitol on a tax plan that would lead to lower income taxes, but higher sales taxes. The Landry Administration originally sought to tax 41 services that are currently not taxed, but La-Politics Publisher Jeremy Alford says that list has been pared down to 19 services…
Cut 10 (11) “….initially brought up”
Spa services, computer software installation and repair, cable and satellite services and car washes would be taxed.
Starting May 7th you’ll need a REAL ID or you’ll need a passport or some other federally acceptable document to fly domestically. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Dan Casey says most Louisiana residents do not have a REAL Id…
Cut 30 (07) “…are real ID”
Casey urges Louisiana residents to visit their local OMV office to upgrade their current driver’s license or state ID to a real ID, if you have not done so already.
Louisiana’s employment figures show sustained growth. Workforce Commission Economist Emily DiPalma says seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs reached 1.9 million last month — up 7,700 from September and 9,500 over the year. Private sector employment also rose to 1.6 million, adding 7,100 jobs monthly and 3,900 annually.
Cut 7 (07) “…to include agriculture.”
This marks 43 consecutive months of year-over-year growth.
Robert F Kennedy Junior is a controversial pick to lead the U-S Department of Health and Human Services and the coming Republican-held Senate will ultimately decide whether to confirm him. Cassidy will serve as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee in the next Congress. Cassidy on the confirmation process…
Cut 4 (10) “….will take place”
Cassidy says his role as HELP Committee Chairman will prioritize advancing policies rooted in scientific consensus.