1:30 LRN Newscast March 03

Tax reform was among the topics that Republican candidates for governor addressed at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s annual meeting. Treasurer John Schroder says the state needs to compete with surrounding states that have either eliminated, don’t have, or have reduced their income tax…:

CUT 09(08)      “…18 years.”

40% of the state budget is from income tax.  Mandeville Representative Richard Nelson says it’s vital for the state to eliminate income tax to keep residents and companies from leaving the state…:

CUT 10(11)      “…they’re successful.”

Slidell state Senator Sharon Hewitt says we have a good system of credits and exemptions, but A.G. Jeff Landry agrees tax reform is called for. The primary election is October 14th.

 

Crawfish season is starting to heat up and suppliers are setting trends for consumers. Teiko Foxx has more…:

CUT 02(30)      “…Foxx.”

You can now contact State Police directly via their website with reports, complaints or just feedback. Trooper Melissa Matey says just log on to “LSP.org”…:

CUT 13(09)      “…those concerns.”