An effort to move Louisiana to a centralized sales tax system is dead for the session. Lafayette Representative Josh Carlson withdrew the bill because of opposition from local governments who are concerned that a centralized sales tax system operated by the state would result in fewer tax dollars for local services. Carlson argues they are already missing out on tax revenue, especially from small out-of-state online retailers.
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The House Civil Law Committee advances a bill that would require both people in an in-person conversation to know if they are being recorded. Metairie Representative Laurie Schlegel says the bill is intended to protect those who don’t expect it to be recorded while in public.
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There are also exceptions for public meetings, emergencies, or situations where footage could capture evidence of a crime.
With hurricane season two months away, insurance companies are urging people to consider a fortified roof. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Entergy Louisiana has reached an agreement with Meta to build seven new natural gas-powered plants, plus new transmission lines and nuclear power updates, so there’s enough electricity to power the A-I data center coming to Richland Parish. Entergy President Phillip May says the agreement will help keep electricity rates affordable.