So much for state-level initiatives: Presidential itch botched Jindal tax repeal
How stunning was Jindal's setback? Consider: A GOP governor couldn’t convince a GOP Legislature in a red state to help him cut income taxes — his No. 1 priority.
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Fiscal Hawks, Democrats working to cut one-time revenue from Jindal’s budget
They're talking about scaling back tax exemptions and cutting spending to make up about $500 million.
NFL to receive up to $800,000 in tax breaks for Super Bowl spending
A new study trumpeting the economic impact of the game doesn't mention the tax breaks.
Convention Center seeks approval to finance private developments in riverfront overhaul
A bill pending in the Legislature would authorize a $185 million expansion of the Convention Center, financing of a private hotel, and conversion of the World Trade Center site to a riverfront park. Mayor Mitch Landrieu envisions an attraction on par with the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
Live blog: Public weighs in on Entergy’s 20-year energy plan
2 cent cell phone fee riles governor; House ignores Jindal’s plea to kill bill
Aide to governor warned that Washington-based group would score measure as a tax increase.
With income tax repeal dead, lawmakers to focus on ending years of spending cuts
“The will wasn’t there to prolong the agony,” said Rep. Joel Robideaux, R-Lafayette, about legislators' decision to table the tax bills.
Tax committee members oppose Jindal’s anything-goes approach to unfunded cuts
Jindal now seems willing to back a plan — any plan — that repeals the state income tax.
Jindal tradition: Faulty revenue estimates lead to mid-year budget slashing
Jindal officials promise to get their revenue estimates right this time, but their budget already is balanced on one-time money that may not materialize.
Collapse of Jindal plan spawns unfunded schemes to phase out income tax
“I just don’t believe that’s a prudent thing to do,” said state Rep. Joel Robideaux, commenting on proposals to phase out income tax on a pay-as-you-go basis.
