Today in Washington D.C., Governor John Bel Edwards will speak to the Committee of 100 to outline tax reform proposals for the upcoming regular session. President of the Council for a Better Louisiana, Barry Erwin, says Louisiana has the highest combined state and local sales tax in the country. But sales tax revenues fluctuate with the economy…:
Cut 8 (08) “does not work”

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Enforcement Division agent Tyler Wheeler, who was shot in early January near Monroe, due to finish his rehab in Mississippi and return to Monroe this weekend. LDWF Col. Joey Broussard says Wheeler is already able to walk up a short flight of steps…:
Cut 5 (09) “to us”
Broussard says upon his return, Wheeler will continue outpatient rehab at Shreveport’s University Health Center.

Mardi Gras season is kicking off in Washington D.C. The Mystick Krewe of Louisiana celebrates the carnival season today through Saturday in the nation’s capital. Political Analyst Bernie Pinsonat says this is a great time for Louisiana lawmakers to have fun, because when they get back they head straight into a special legislative session..:
Cut 12 (10) “deficit”
The festivities take place at the Washington Hilton. Pinsonat says it’s the hottest ticket in town.

Tuesday’s tornado that slammed New Orleans east was unfortunately one for the record books. The National Weather Service says the twister that officials say destroyed 300 buildings and seriously damaged another 640 was an EF 3, the first of its kind in Orleans Parish. That means winds were around 140 miles an hour.