The proposed tax reform measures that would eliminate Louisiana’s film incentive program and historic building tax credits concerns Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser. Sean Richardson has more…
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LSU’s student leadership doesn’t like that Governor Landry arranged for a live tiger to be brought into Tiger Stadium before the Alabama game. Andrew Greenstein reports.
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The House and Senate are set to convene this afternoon as the work continues with the rewrite of the state’s tax code. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has raised concerns over proposed tax reform measures that would eliminate Louisiana’s film incentive program and historic building tax credits. Nungesser argues that cutting these programs entirely could harm the state’s economy, particularly in sectors benefiting from tourism and film production.
Nungesser says these programs have proven their value. The film incentive program has brought significant investment and jobs to Louisiana, while historic tax credits preserve our unique cultural heritage and revitalize communities.
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Carencro Representative Julie Emerson, a proponent of the reforms, contends that eliminating these credits is a necessary step to balance the state’s budget.
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Emerson says these cuts are a way to simplify the tax code and offset revenue losses, while critics warn of potential economic fallout for industries reliant on these incentives. Emerson says by cutting these incentives, they can reduce taxes for every businesses in the state.
Cut 7 (08) “…business in Louisiana.”
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The LSU Student Senate unanimously passes a resolution urging the university never to have a live tiger brought into Tiger Stadium before a football game again. For the Alabama game, Governor Landry procured a tiger from Florida to bring back a tradition that died several years ago. Speaker Pro Tempore Ethan Elme authored the resolution,
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Ariana Tashakkori, a senior majoring in natural resources ecology and management and a member of the school’s chapter of the Wildlife Society, says she was disheartened to see LSU cave in to Governor Landry after previously telling him no.
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The resolution will be sent to University President William Tate, Athletic Director Scott Woodward, Governor Landry and others. But Donna Long with the LSU Wildlife Society, says she would be shocked if university leadership acknowledged the students’ concerns.
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At this time, it’s unclear whether the Florida tiger, named Omar Bradley, is still in Louisiana or whether he or another tiger will be brought onto the field before the start of one of the two remaining home games of the season.
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The Louisiana Senate gets its turn this week to debate and vote on the various bills that make up Governor Landry’s tax plan. The bills up for discussion would cut individual and business taxes and there’s also a revenue raising bill which would make the state’s sales tax 4.40 percent. Senate President Cameron Henry feels good about approving changes to the state’s tax code before the session must end next Monday night…
Lobbying is underway to prevent the elimination of the state’s film tax credit program and tax credit to restore historic buildings. Henry says they are listening to Economic Development Secretary Susan Bourgeois on whether these tax break programs make sense for the state…
The Senate has yet to receive a bill that extends sales taxes to services that are currently not taxed. The Louisiana House has yet to vote on the measure as there’s opposition to paying sales taxes for dog grooming, landscaping, and home repairs. Henry says they will wait and see what the House does…
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The Ragin Cajuns failed to lock up a Sun Belt Western Division title as they were upset at home on Saturday, losing to South Alabama 24 to 22. The Jaguars led 24 to 3 at halftime and Coach Michael Desormeaux (Dez-er-mo) blames himself for not having the team ready to play…
UL Lafayette falls to 8-and-2 and will host Troy this Saturday.
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Louisiana Tech kept its bowl chances alive by upsetting Western Kentucky 12 to 7. Bulldogs Coach Sonny Cumbie’s defense, which has been strong all season, shut down one of the best offenses in Conference USA…
The Bulldogs improve to 4-and-6 and Cumbie says his players have not given up on the season…
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The LSU Tigers dropped their third straight game on Saturday losing to the Florida Gators 27 to 16. LSU won nearly every statistical category in the box score, but the Tigers only scored one touchdown and continued to give up big plays on defense. Coach Brian Kelly.
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LSU has been eliminated from an opportunity to play in the SEC Championship game and can no longer win ten games this season. They have two regular season games left starting this Saturday at home against a hungry Vanderbilt team. Kelly says pride is the Tigers’ biggest motivation…
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The Saints make it two in a row under interim coach Darren Rizzi as they beat the Cleveland Browns at the Superdome, 35-14. After the game, Rizzi said his team played a complete game.
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Taysom Hill had a game for the ages, and it’s not hyperbole to say that he did everything out there. He had 230 all-purpose yards — 138 yards rushing, 50 yards receiving, 18 yards passing and 42 kick return yards — and scored three touchdowns. It was the first time in two years that Hill scored three touchdowns in a game, tying a career high. It was also the first time since Ed Podolak (POE-do-lack) of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1971 that a player had three rushing touchdowns, 50 yards receiving and at least one passing completion. Hill said he’s honored to be mentioned in such elite company.
The Saints improve to 4-and-9 on the season as they enter their bye week. Their next game is Sunday, December 1st against the Rams at the Superdome. Kickoff is at 3:05 Central time.