The US Supreme Court ruled today that states like Louisiana can collect online sales taxes on purchases made from companies that do not have a physical presence in the state where the purchase is made from. Jason DeCuir is a partner in a Global Tax Consulting Firm called Ryan and he says this will result in additional tax revenue for Louisiana, but there’s no firm timeline on when that will happen.
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The potential of Louisiana receiving more tax revenue in the future from online sales has worked its way into the debate at the state capitol as lawmakers discuss sales tax bills that would be used to close a budget deficit that hits on July 1st. Votes were expected on those proposals today, but it has yet to happen.

Louisiana no longer leads the nation for its incarceration rate. Governor John Bel Edwards says that unwanted distinction goes to Oklahoma….
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According to the latest data made public by the Advocate Newspaper. Oklahoma incarcerates 719 people per 100-thousand residents, while Louisiana is at 712 inmates per 100-thousand citizens.

The caretakers for LSU’s live mascot, Mike the Tiger, are asking visitors to his home on campus, not to turn their back to him. It could result in Mike rushing the fence or glass that surrounds his habitat. LSU School of Veterinary Medicine spokesperson Ginger Guttner says even though Mike is still a playful juvenile, he is also a predatory animal….
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Guttner says they are concerned Mike could break his teeth if he hits the glass too hard, if he tries to rush a person who has his back turned to him.