73% of small businesses in the state oppose a gas tax hike. Dawn Starns, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says their survey indicated owners don’t feel increased revenue would actually go towards roads. She says state government needs to do more with what they have available to them…:
Cut 5 (08) “transparency”

The House Ways and Means Committee began looking at various tax proposals today that will be discussed over the next several weeks. Jackson Representative Kenny Havard is pushing legislation that lowers income taxes on residents and asks businesses to pay a little more:
Cut 10 (08) “that’s unfair”
A vote was not taken on Havard’s proposed legislation. There are over 140 tax bills filed in the House.

Most Louisiana residents approve of Medicaid expansion, according to an LSU survey. Director of the LSU Public Policy Research Lab, Dr. Michael Henderson says 72 percent of respondents approve of the state expanding government-funded health care insurance. He says the survey also found more people approve of the Affordable Care Act…:
Cut 12 (10) “more favorable”
An Easter egg hunt with numerous children in attendance turned violent when a Thibodaux man’s ex-girlfriend showed up with a shovel handle.Thibodaux Police Corporal David Melancon says 33-year-old Junius Boyd and 25-year-old Florence Robinson just ended their relationship…:
Cut 6 (10) “his arm”
He says Boyd then got out of the vehicle and starting hitting Robinson with the shovel handle. They both face aggravated battery charges.