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Louisiana lawmakers approve huge tax package. Here's what passed from Jeff Landry's proposal.
Final passage of the package during the special legislative session represents a major political victory for Gov. Jeff Landry, although lawmakers bowed to the pressure of special interests and scrapped major portions of his package that sought to eliminate tax breaks to simplify the complicated tax code.
Louisiana lawmakers approve Gov. Jeff Landry's tax package; some talk about what it means for citizens
The special legislative session on taxes has ended at the Louisiana State Capitol after lawmakers approved the key provisions of Gov. Jeff Landry's tax
Louisiana lawmakers search for ways to pay for Landry’s proposed income tax cut
Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious plan to overhaul Louisiana’s tax structure has largely been pared down to a more modest goal – cutting state income taxes. Lawmakers are working on a way to make sure the state can pay for that desired tax reduction while not having to make damaging cuts to areas such as health
Showdown set in Louisiana Senate on Jeff Landry's plan to raise sales tax by 1-cent
The state Senate is scheduled Thursday to vote on Jeff Landry's tax package, including a 1-cent sales tax increase.
Gov. Jeff Landry gives end of tax special session address
Gov. Jeff Landry concluded the historic tax reform special session on Friday, November 22. He said he achieved his goals of putting more money in people’s pockets, making Louisiana more
Louisiana’s legislative leaders say they have a tax deal; final votes expected Friday
State lawmakers have agreed to a pared-down version of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax overhaul package but one that would still affect most people and businesses in Louisiana.
Louisiana lawmakers pass the heart of Jeff Landry's tax package
The Louisiana Legislature Friday approved the centerpiece of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax package, a measure that will cut individual income taxes and offset most of the lost revenue by raising sales taxes. The Senate vote was 38-1, with only Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, voting no.
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Gov. Jeff Landry criticizes massive coastal project, saying it would 'break' Louisiana culture
Gov. Jeff Landry strongly criticized plans for an unprecedented coastal restoration project years in the works on Thursday, ...
Governor Jeff Landry: Louisiana’s largest coastal project ‘would break our culture’
Governor Jeff Landry used his strongest language yet to criticize Louisiana’s largest coastal restoration project, the $3.1 ...
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Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Questions Viability of $2.9 Billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion Plan
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry criticizes the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, highlighting cultural and economic ...
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Legislature has finalized details on Jeff Landry's tax plan. Final votes expected Friday.
The state Legislature has settled on the final details of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax package, but adjourned Thursday night ...
Louisiana lawmakers up against the clock to reach compromise during tax reform special session
According to Collins, lawmakers have repeatedly recessed to negotiate a compromise behind closed doors, aiming to finalize a proposal before opposition solidifies. “Negotiating in a public setting ...