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."
Louisiana's new alcohol tax. Who is going to pay the tab on this? Chances are it will be you. The good news, you probably won't notice. The better news, after a few cocktails you won't even care.
The Senate could make or break a proposed tax increase on alcohol when they consider the issue during their session today. The House has already approved a tax increase on both alcohol and cigarettes.
In an effort to combat the Louisiana state budget shortfall, New Orleans state representative Walt Leger has introduced a bill that would raise taxes on cigarettes by 22 cents to $1.08 cents a pack. Despite heavy outcry from tobacco retailers across the state who cite the fact that taxes were raised 50 cents only last year, Leger says the increased tax will add revenue to Louisiana's coffers and h
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.
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.
The Internal Revenue Service is reporting a hardware failure in its computer system. This has temporarily suspended your ability to electronically file your taxes.
Should the tax on cigarette be made even higher? One group suggests it should be a lot higher if the Governor actually has the best interest of the state in mind.