A Southern Media and Opinion Research poll finds only 19 percent of registered Louisiana voters believe their taxes will decrease with the passage of the tax reform bill. Pollster Bernie Pinsonat says Republicans say the average wage earner will see more money, but taxpayers are skeptical…
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According to the survey of 500 likely Louisiana voters, 42-percent believe their taxes will increase.

Governor John Bel Edwards says his office acted quickly once it was learned one of his deputy chiefs of staff was accused of sexual harrassment by a staff member…
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Johnny Anderson has denied the sexual harassment allegations and the alleged victim has reportedly resigned from the governor’s office.

Governor Edwards has set a January 19th deadline to reach a deal with legislative leaders on addressing a one-billion dollar budget deficit. Edwards says failure to reach an agreement will mean deep cuts to health care and higher education. If an agreement in principle is reached, a special session will be called in February to make changes to the state’s tax code.

The LSU football team added much needed depth on its defensive line on the first day of the early signing period. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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