The state House has finally reached a compromise on a sales bill that will fully fund higher education and TOPS next fiscal year. The food stamp progam is no longer on the chopping block as well. The measure that was approved by the house on Friday afternoon will set the state’s sales tax rate at 4.45 percent from July 1st until mid-2025. Democrats pushed for a sales tax rate at 4.5 percent, while many Republicans were seeking 4.4-percent. Governor John Bel Edwards is thrilled the two sides were able to come together…
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The tax deal now needs Senate approval. Edwards he expects the upper chamber will approve the House compromise and it’s possible the special session could end Sunday night.

A group called Emerge Louisiana says they have successfully trained 22 women on how to run for political office and they will graduate on Saturday…
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Senator John Kennedy says he’s attached an amendment to an appropriations bill that will end the practice of federal employees flying first class on the taxpayers dime, unless there’s a legitimate medical or security reason…
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