Governor Edwards unveiled his proposals on how to solve a looming 1-billion dollar budget gap. He calls for a removal of sales tax exemptions and credits, broadening the sales tax base and changes to income tax brackets. Edwards says next month he’ll present a budget to legislators and they won’t like what they see, if they do nothing to address the fiscal cliff.…
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Edwards plans to call a February special session to vote on these tax proposals.

Penn National Gaming has purchased Pinnacle Entertainment for two-point-eight billion dollars, which means four Louisiana riverboat casinos will change ownership. Casino Association of Louisiana executive director Wade Duty doesn’t expect Penn to expand their new Louisiana properties…
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Hammond Representative Chris Broadwater is stepping down after six years in the state house. The Republican says the decision was not influenced by any budding scandals, he just felt the time was right to spend more time with family…:
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To make sure Christmas gifts get to loved ones on time, Matt Doyle reports make sure they are properly addressed and packaged…:
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