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Louisiana public schools improve performance scores

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Bill to increase share of offshore revenue

The U.S. Senate just advanced a measure to bring more offshore energy revenues to Louisiana for coastal restoration projects.
State

Law remains on hold following Ten Commandments law hearing

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a stay on an earlier order by a district judge in Baton Rouge. So the law will remain blocked as legal process plays out.
The Breakdown

The Breakdown: How will Gov. Landry’s proposed income tax cut impact you?

Right now, Louisiana taxes income based on a tiered system. Single or married people are taxed based on how much they make; from 1.85 percent to 4.25 percent.
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Local activist group trying to curb Louisiana's high incarceration, recidivism rates

During the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers approved the Truth in Sentencing Bill, requiring inmates to serve 85% of their sentence before receiving reductions.
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Elimination of Historic Tax Credit could slow efforts to fight the blight

The developers of the historic Central City firehouse on Louisiana Avenue say the tax credit was critical to securing the funding needed for their project.
State

Local activist group trying to curb Louisiana's high incarceration, recidivism rates

During the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers approved the Truth in Sentencing Bill, requiring inmates to serve 85% of their sentence before receiving reductions.
The Breakdown

The Breakdown: How much could you save if Louisiana lawmakers lower income taxes

Governor Jeff Landry's new tax bill wants to make that a flat 3-percent state income tax across the board and eliminate income taxes for the bottom tier of tax file.
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Elimination of Historic Tax Credit could slow efforts to fight the blight

The developers of the historic Central City firehouse on Louisiana Avenue say the tax credit was critical to securing the funding needed for their project.
State

Louisiana governor's tax overhaul faces opposition as lawmakers and lobbyists horse-trade

The GOP-dominated legislature is struggling to pass a key revenue-raising legislation to offset a $1.3 billion revenue loss triggered by the planned income tax cuts
Local News

Louisiana ranks among worst for lung cancer survival rates

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
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New tariffs on shrimp from 4 countries

Lawmakers across the Gulf Coast like Senator Bill Cassidy are celebrating a decision to add new tariffs on some imported shrimp.