A US Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for Louisiana and other states to collect online sales taxes when it comes to purchases made with vendors or companies that do not have a presence in that state. 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 debate sales tax bills that would be used to close a budget deficit that hits on July 1st. But Tax Consultant Jason Decuir says additional revenues from online sales taxes are still months away from happening…
Cut 13 (07) “…couple of weeks”

We were expecting a big day of votes on the House floor regarding sales tax bills that would generate hundreds of millions of dollars that could be used to soften proposed cuts to higher ed, TOPS and public safety programs. But the online sales tax ruling by the Supreme Court has postponed those votes.

LSU’s live mascot, Mike the Tiger, has gone viral after a video was posted of him slowly stalking several guests visiting his habitat. The guests had their backs to Mike which prompted him to approach the glass enclosure before pouncing against it. LSU Veterinary school spokesperson Ginger Guttner asks Mike’s visitors to not turn their backs to him.
Cut 3 (08) “…looks like prey.”
Guttner says this precaution is taken because of the potential harm Mike could suffer from hitting the glass.

The Mighty Lions of Lafayette High opened their new weight room today, thanks to a generous donation by former NBA superstar Shaquille O’ Neal to help fund the project that cost a little more than $40,000. Football coach Rob Pool says he was stunned when Shaq stepped in to help.
Cut 6 (11) “…more grateful.”
Shaq’s donation was part of South Louisiana Giving Day, which was organized by the Community Foundation of Acadiana.