Archive for the ‘Taxes’ Category

The Truth About Taxes

The Truth About Taxes
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If you peel back the layers of Louisiana’s tax structure, you’re likely to find confusion, outrage and, more importantly, room for improvement. (Plus, you may discover the reasons why we’re suffering another midyear budget shortfall.)

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes
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We believe that voters should support this amendment and vote Yes on Saturday. While there is no doubt that policymakers have been challenged by recent budget shortfalls, most taxpayers face challenges of their own. These taxpayers must live within their means and we believe that policymakers should do the same.

Rural Louisiana’s High-Speed Internet Grant Rescinded

Rural Louisiana’s High-Speed Internet Grant Rescinded
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A grant meant to spread broadband internet to rural Louisiana has been rescinded on the grounds that it would crowd out private businesses.

Louisiana’s Local Sales Taxes Highest in Nation

Louisiana’s Local Sales Taxes Highest in Nation
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Despite having the second lowest statewide sales tax rate in the U.S., a new study shows that Louisiana’s combined state and local sales taxes are third highest in the nation, at 8.84 percent.

Transportation Scholar Refutes Case for N.O.-B.R. High-Speed Rail

Transportation Scholar Refutes Case for N.O.-B.R. High-Speed Rail
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The debate over whether to build a high-speed rail line spanning 80 miles between Baton Rouge and New Orleans is heating up.