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Sales tax revenue remains steady despite pandemic
As municipalities across the country face dismal sales tax revenues in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the numbers in St. Charles Parish remain relatively steady. […]
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Teachers unions looking to fall elections
One day after word of a possible teacher walkout hit the Capitol, Gov. John Bel Edwards appeared on the building’s steps to publicly urge House members to approve the school funding formula pushed by his administration. […]
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Proposed bill would change sales tax collection
In a unanimous vote, the St. Charles Parish Council passed a resolution opposing a proposed state measure aimed at bringing sales tax collection from local government to a state central collection system. […]
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Section 199A business tax deductions
Many households, businesses, and other organizations are arranging their documents for the coming tax season. The changes to the tax code have inspired a great deal of discussion, confusion, and clarification. […]
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The check is in the mail
You may remember when “privatization” was a buzzword when it came to state government operations. As a legislator, I would often be the first one to argue that government was a bloated organization with out-of-control spending. […]
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What exactly is the ITEP endgame here?
A key question is starting to become harder to ignore in Louisiana… and it has everything to do with the latest in what is becoming a long list of tax controversies created in the last few years. […]
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Good News-Bad News for Louisiana Taxpayers
When it comes to tax increases, the last three years in Louisiana have produced one batch of bad news after another. […]
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EDC endorses two propositions on Tuesday’s ballot
The St. Charles Parish Economic Development Council (EDC) has endorsed the parish’s fire protection tax and renewals of the road maintenance trust fund. […]
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Severance Tax: How does Louisiana stack up?
“No taxation without representation!” the slogan that originated during the 1700s and started a Revolution. In the past 300 years, very little has changed with regards to our view of taxes. […]