Edwin Edwards will lie in state at the State Capitol tomorrow, allowing the public to pay their last respects to the former four-term governor from 10 AM to 7 PM. Matt Doyle spoke with one of his longtime legislative allies about Edwards’ legacy…
Cut 3 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

Governor John Bel Edwards will hold a press conference at 11 AM at the state capitol to discuss the rise in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. There are over 500 people hospitalized as a result of the virus for the first time since early March.

The Tax Foundation says Louisiana ranks number one for the highest average state and local sales tax rate in the nation at over 9.5-percent. Tax Foundation Policy Analyst Janelle Cammenga says a common problem plaguing most states is that their sales tax base is not as broad as it should be. She says during the depression most states concentrated sales taxes on goods versus services and now that the economy has shifted.
Cut 6 (07) “…amount of money.”
But Louisiana ranks 45th for overall state and local tax burden.

In 2018, voters in 47 parishes approved the legalization of online fantasy sports betting and the Louisiana Gaming Control Board yesterday approved a license for Draft Kings to operate in those 47 parishes. State Police Gaming Division Audit Director Jeff Traylor on how much tax revenue Draft Kings could generate for Louisiana…
cut 14 (06) “…state”