Local News
Invest in Louisiana director: Almost everyone’s state income tax will go down some
The 3% state personal income tax for all in 2025 – the new flat tax plan – might ... Read more
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Jeff Davis sees boost in revenue after storms
Doris Maricle JENNINGS — An influx in people and an abundance of sales in the wake of Hurricanes ... Read more
Editorials
EBR voters approve sales tax for roads
Voters in East Baton Rouge Parish on Dec. 8 did something rarely done these days. They supported a ... Read more
Editorials
EBR voters approve sales tax for roads
The American Press Voters in East Baton Rouge Parish on Dec. 8 did something rarely done these days. ... Read more
News
Lawmakers describe rough session
Rep. Mark Abraham (left), R-Lake Charles, and Sen. Ronnie Johns (right), R-Sulphur, spoke during a men’s breakfast at Greater ... Read more
Business
City sees increase in general fund revenues
The city of Lake Charles finished fiscal year 2017 on a high note with an increase of $5.7 ... Read more
News
Industrial tax exemption bill hits dead end in Senate
Legislation would have allowed credit for early tax payments BATON ROUGE — A 6-1 Senate committee vote here ... Read more
National News
Supreme Court to hear sales tax collection case
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to wade into the issue of sales tax ... Read more