A group of anti-tax, pro cut Republicans in the House, named the “Caucus of No” by the governor are standing their ground, defending their move to block any move to renew a portion of a one-penny sales tax that expires June 30th. Jackson Representative Kenny Havard says that group has refused to work with other legislators to find a real, long term solution to the state’s perpetual budget woes.
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But Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo, one of the House members refusing the revenue measures, says the governor can find savings by cutting dollars from a bloated Medicaid program.
Cut 15 (11) “are crazy.”
The governor has yet to to issue the call for a likely third special session.

Working poor families can expect to get some extra cash on their 2019 tax returns. Connor Ferrill has the story.
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We are still waiting for the governor to issue the call for a likely third special session.