Governor Jeff Landry continues celebrating his signing of a sweeping tax reform package. It came about in a special session marked by bipartisan support in the Senate but divided opinions in the House. Landry says it was a very engaging process.
Cut 6 (12) “…Louisiana start to rise.”
Part of the package includes a rewrite of Article 7 of the state constitution, which voters will decide on in March.
New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat for visitors celebrating the holidays, with many places rolling out special offerings. Kelly Schulz with New Orleans and Company says the way New Orleans celebrates the holidays cements its status as a world class city.
Cut 12 (12) “…many other areas.”
Congressman Troy Carter introduces a bill to create grant programs to help small and local businesses. The New Orleans Democrat says the programs not only help new small businesses open, but they will also help existing small businesses stay open.
Cut 9 (16) “…where they live.”
Kids in the Shreveport area will be doing some Christmas shopping this evening with the help of law enforcement officers. Shop With A Cop is a joint effort between the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Shreveport Police Department and the Fraternal Order of Police. F-O-P Treasurer Philip Escude (ESS-kuh-day) says 40 kids which were chosen by way of a vetting process.
Shop with a Cop happens at 5:30 this evening.