Louisiana lawmakers are looking to cut taxes for oil producers with a package of bills that would bring the state’s tax code in line with those of neighboring states. It passed through the house easily on Thursday but could face opposition in the Senate as some are questioning the long-term financial impact to the state. One bill would cut the severance tax rate on crude oil taken from new wells nearly in half. Louisiana’s severance tax is the highest in the country and hasn’t changed since 1973.
Not only was Pope Leo the 14th born in Chicago, but he has roots in New Orleans. Jari Honora (zhah-REE AHN-uh-ray), a family historian at The Historic New Orleans Collection, started digging into the former Robert Prevost’s family after hearing his last name, and he was amazed at what he found.
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A Shreveport native and Grambling State University student who was homeless and sleeping in his mother’s car was elected president of the National Youth Program, representing over 80-thousand students. Austin Small says he’s proud to represent Louisiana and being the first in may categories for this role.
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Louisiana’s own Lainey Wilson dominated the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, winning entertainer of the year for the second consecutive time, as well as female artist and album of the year. In her acceptance speech, the Franklin Parish native expressed gratitude to her fans and reflected on her dreams of entertaining, despite feeling impostor syndrome.