Governor Jeff Landry opened the special session on tax reform by making the case the state’s current tax code is the reason why Louisiana ranks in the bottom on so many lists. Landry says change is desperately needed…
Landry cites North Carolina as an example of a state that modernized its tax code, and it’s resulted in thousands of new jobs and more income for the state’s citizens. But Invest in Louisiana director Jan Moeller says tax reform did not improve North Carolina’s economy, instead it was investment in higher education…
Moeller is concerned the governor’s plan will leave a big hole in the budget, which means fewer dollars for higher education and other state funded services.
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy congratulates President-Elect Donald Trump on his victory and says the future looks bright for the country and Louisiana. Sean Richardson has more.
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The Department of Children and Family Services says if you have an EBT card for food stamp benefits, change your PIN immediately after multiple skimming devices were found at retail locations across the state. DCFS says select a unique PIN that is not easily guessable and avoid common patterns or personal information.