A bill has been filed that seeks to eliminate the state’s income tax. Teiko Foxx has more…
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Governor Landry reiterates his belief that college athletes should be present for the National Anthem on National TV. I’m Brooke Thorington.
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At the request of a newly formed coalition of Jewish organizations and faith leaders, Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews has filed a bill to remove the gassing method of execution from Louisiana law. Colleen Crain has more…
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A bill to repeal the state’s income tax has been filed and awaits a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee. Columbia Representative Neil Riser says it’s time to relieve Louisianans of rising costs by eliminating taxes.
There’s been talk at the capitol for several years about repealing the state’s income tax. Riser’s bill would eliminate state taxes on income starting January 1, 2026.
It’s estimated the amount the state will lose in revenue is around 4.5 billion dollars if the state repeals the state income tax. Riser says Louisiana could offset the loss of that revenue by getting rid of dozens of different tax credits and rebates.
Riser notes that nearby states of Texas and Florida have no income taxes.
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During an appearance on Fox News’ “America Reports” Governor Jeff Landry says he’s sent letters to all the Louisiana college boards encouraging them to implement a policy that student-athletes be present during the National Anthem
Landry posted on social media Tuesday morning after the LSU Lady Tigers weren’t on the court for the National Anthem Monday night, he wants such policies implemented that student-athletes risk their athletic scholarships if they aren’t present. When asked if athletes would be required to stand …
The Republican said the fact that Iowa players were present during the National Anthem and LSU players weren’t only highlighted the issue and sparked his social media post.
Landry’s post also included “Above respect for that game is a deeper respect for those that serve to protect us and unite us under one flag.”
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Monroe Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews has filed a bill to remove nitrogen hypoxia, the gassing method of execution, from Louisiana Law at the urging of Jews Against Gassing, a newly formed coalition of Jewish organizations and faith leaders. Coalition Steering Committee member, Jackie Stern says she and many in the Jewish community have a visceral reaction to this method…
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Approximately 2.7 million people were killed by the Nazi’s using poison gas and the use of the method as a death penalty option is chilling to the Jewish community. Stern says their objection to the method is not a statement about the death penalty itself.
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Other states have laws that allow nitrogen hypoxia as a death penalty method but only Alabama has used it and lawsuits have been filed there. Some who witnessed the execution say it was agonizing and painful for several minutes. Stern says reports show it wasn’t successful as a fast easy method…
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Senate Education Committee approves a bill to mandate a five-day school week. Nine school districts currently use a four-day week schedule. But Franklinton Senator Beth Mizell says she believes a five-day school week is a better option and it’s easier for parents and employers who operate Monday through Friday…
Two major amendments were added to Mizell’s measure. One of them would allow school systems operating on a four-day school schedule can continue to do so if this proposal becomes law. The other would allow A or B school systems to move to a four-day week if they wish. Mizell understands the concerns that some school systems have with her legislation…
Executive Director of the Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Michael Faulk says the four-day schedule works for some school systems, especially the smaller ones…
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LSU baseball coach Jay Johnson has told the players no cellphones in the locker room as the Tigers try to break out of a slump. They’ve lost four in a row and they are 2-7 in SEC play. Johnson is looking for greater focus from his players…
LSU has lost its first three series of SEC play. Johnson says the schedule has not provided his team with any breaks…
Vanderbilt comes in with a record of 23-6, 6-3 in the SEC. Johnson says the Commodores do not hit for a lot of power but they can run the bases…