Governor Jeff Landry continues to celebrate the signing of a sweeping tax reform package. The package includes reducing the individual income tax rate to three-percent, lowering corporate taxes, and raising the state sales tax to five-percent for five years.
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Congressman Troy Carter and Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell (EE-zell) introduce a bill to provide grant opportunities for small and local businesses. Carter says these programs are designed to, among other things, spur new small businesses.
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The grant programs would provide tailored assistance in both urban and rural areas.
New Orleans is rolling out the welcome mat for people celebrating the holidays. Colleen Crain reports.
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Law enforcement officers in the Shreveport area will be taking a group of kids on a Christmas shopping spree. It’s the 24th Shop With A Cop – a joint venture 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 it’s made possible by donations from local businesses.