John Bel: A 'Balanced Approach' To Louisiana's Money Woes
The Governor talked with KEEL's Robert and Erin about the possibility of more cuts, a special legislative session to raise taxes, a gas tax increase and more.
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Study Group Urges State To Change Tax Policy
They claim these changes would stabilize the State's finances.
Congressman Fleming Calls Simplification of Tax Code
Fleming made the case that Americans are getting to keep less and less of their own money:
Famed Economist Explains Why Tax Reform Is Impossible
With this year's tax deadline looming, and more and more Americans - experts included - are perplexed and paralyzed by the complexity of our tax code.
Elliott Stonecipher Exposes Shreveport's Property Taxes
Stonecipher: "Shreveport and Caddo taxes are much higher - 50% to 100% - depending on which of the taxes we're talking about, than Bossier, right next door."
Governor Edwards Signs Tax Bills Into Law
The bills, raising taxes on cigarettes and tobacco dealers, should raise about $12 million annually.
Greg Tarver Says We are Broke and Have to Raise Revenues
State Senator Greg Tarver of Shreveport joined us on KEEL this morning and he says Louisiana is "broke" and we must do something now. Tarver says we've been kicking the can down the road for far too long.
State Treasurer John Kennedy Blasts John Bel's Tax Speech
Commenting on the Governor's threats to cut services to both higher education and health care, Kennedy, also a candidate for the US Senate, said there is plenty of state waste to eliminate.
Do You Expect Taxes to Go Up in Louisiana? [POLL]
John Bel Edwards is putting together his legislative agenda for a session to begin next month and he will also be piecing together a budget plan to present to lawmakers during a special session later this spring.
Have You Filed Your Taxes Yet?
It is still tax season and it is easy to forget to pay Uncle Sam. So, if you haven't filed yet, consider this your friendly reminder.