House Republicans are expressing interest in extending all or some of the one-cent state sales tax that legislators approved in 2016. The revenue from that penny, which is set to expire at the end of June, would help prevent a billion dollar shortfall in July. But Democrat Ted James of Baton Rouge says he can’t support that tax policy….
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Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards is also NOT in support of renewing the temporary sales tax, because he says a higher sales tax hurts the poor more than middle and upper income earners. But Houma Republican Tanner Magee disagrees…
cut 15 (09) “…sales tax”

Mandeville Representative Paul Hollis is bringing back his recall reform bill for the upcoming regular session. The legislation reduces the percentage of registered voters needed to recall an elected official. He says the measure was inspired by a failed recall effort in St. Tammany…
cut 4 (10) “…get close”
Hollis’ bill passed the House last year, but died in a Senate committee.

The Humane Society of Louisiana has a facebook page where you can adopt 19 horses that will participate in Mardi Gras parades. Director Jeff Dorson says the facebook page is New Orleans Mardi Gras Horses Available for Adoption…
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Dorson says 17 horses were adopted lat year, instead of sold for slaughter.