Governor Edwards’ proposed Commercial Activity Tax will be discussed today in the House Ways and Means Committee. It faces heavy opposition from the business community, who says it’s a burdensome tax at a time when the state’s economy is struggling. But the bill’s author, Franklin Representative Sam Jones, says something must be done to address a looming budget shortfall and provide a predictable revenue stream…
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The Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs committee hears a proposed constitutional amendment that would exempt diapers and tampons from the state sales tax. The measure is by New Orleans Senator JP Morrell who says he’ll reject attempts to add other items, like beer…
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This bill will need to pass the legislature with a two-thirds vote and then voter approval.

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson remains confident Congress can pass legislation that will overhaul the nation’s health care system. Johnson says they are discussing a plan that gives states more flexibility to pull out of Affordable Care Act provisions…
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The first 8 blocks of Bourbon Street is undergoing reconstruction that begins today. Halen Doughty has more…
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During the middle of the night, the Battle of Liberty Place monument was removed. The first of four New Orleans confederate statues to be taken down.