louisiana tax policy

State Budgets Face Challenges Amid Rising Costs

News Summary U.S. state budgets are challenged by slow revenue growth and rising costs, prompting suggestions of spending cuts and…

4 weeks ago

House Speaker Optimistic About Trump’s Tax and Immigration Bill

News Summary Speaker of the House Mike Johnson remains hopeful for the passage of President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill…

4 weeks ago

Louisiana Sees Decrease in Unemployment Claims Amid Reforms

News Summary Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana fell to 2,053 for the week ending June 14, a 16.9% decrease from…

1 month ago

Louisiana Leaders Alarmed by Proposed Medicaid and SNAP Cuts

News Summary Louisiana officials express concern over significant cuts to Medicaid and SNAP as part of President Trump's 'One Big…

1 month ago

Louisiana Film Industry Set for Revival with New Tax Law

News Summary Louisiana's film industry is primed for revival following Governor Jeff Landry's signing of Act 44, which enhances the…

1 month ago

Louisiana Increases Sports Gambling Tax to Fund College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana legislators have passed House Bill 639, allocating nearly $2 million annually from increased sports gambling tax revenues…

1 month ago

Louisiana Increases Sports Betting Tax to Support College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana has enacted a law raising the sports betting tax from 15% to 21.5% to generate approximately $24…

1 month ago

Louisiana Proposes Tax Increase on Sports Betting for College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana is preparing to raise the tax on sports betting from 15% to 21.5% to generate over $24…

1 month ago

Louisiana Legislature Approves $53 Billion Budget Without LA GATOR Funding

News Summary The Louisiana Legislature has passed a $53 billion budget that omits funding for the LA GATOR private school…

1 month ago

Louisiana Legislature Approves $53 Billion Budget Without LA GATOR Funding

News Summary The Louisiana Legislature has approved a $53 billion budget for the next fiscal year, excluding funding for Governor…

1 month ago