Louisiana lawmakers approve Gov. Jeff Landry's tax package

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
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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.
Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Income and Corporate Tax Cuts, Raising Statewide Sales Tax to Pay for It
Louisiana’s GOP-dominated legislature passed tax cuts on personal and corporate income on Friday in exchange for a statewide sales tax increase, a mixed bag of success for Gov. Jeff Landry, whose orig
Louisiana Legislature passes income tax cut, sales tax raise: What to know
The Louisiana Legislature has passed a slew of bills to restructure the state’s tax system. The key changes are cuts to the individual and corporate income tax, a raise in the state sales tax among cuts to corporate income and eliminating the franchise tax.
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.
Louisiana lawmakers vote to lower income taxes, increase sales tax
Louisiana lawmakers have approved a tax reform package that will result in lower income taxes for working individuals, but a higher state sales tax rate.
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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 ...