A Senate-passed bill that would phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax passes the House Ways & Means Committee.
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Bill sponsor and Franklin Republican Senator Bret Allain says several other states have ended the tax, which he says may be good for state coffers, but is harmful to the state’s business environment. The measure is moving in on final legislative passage.

Seven people were shot Sunday night during a street party in Thibodaux for a preschool graduation. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says five of the seven victims were female and two were male, between the ages of 17 and 25.
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Webre says they recovered a firearm at the scene. At least 12 shots rang out during a three second period, which sent hundreds of people scurrying for cover.

Three years ago restaurants were trying to stay afloat because of COVID restrictions. Louisiana Restaurant Association President Stan Harris says inflation is their current battle…
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Harris says finding employees is also a struggle for some restaurants.

ULM was able to raise over two-million dollars in 24 hours on its inaugural Day of Giving. ULM Foundation Advancement Officer Cindy Foust…
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Two separate one-million dollar gifts were designated to the School of Business and Social Sciences.