Governor Jeff Landry continues to celebrate the signing of a sweeping tax reform package. The package includes reducing the individual income tax rate to three-percent, lowering corporate taxes, and raising the state sales tax to five-percent for five years.
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They’re welcoming holiday visitors in style in the Crescent City right now. There are lots of special events planned, including the annual NOLA Christmas Fest that gets underway a week from today. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the city will be aglow in Christmas lights, making for a beautiful setting.
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New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter introduces legislation to help local and small businesses. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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It’s a big day for kids in Caddo Parish as the Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport Police and the Fraternal Order of Police are teaming up for the annual Shop with a Cop event. F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says it’s all made possible by donations from local businesses.