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Bad news for Jindal: Florida, Texas rely heavily on property and biz taxes

Gov. Bobby Jindal has pointed to Florida and Texas as models for his plan to cut income taxes and rely more on sales taxes. But those states rely heavily on two taxes he dislikes: business and property taxes. Would Louisiana rely on a "one-and-a-half-legged stool"?

by Tyler Bridges January 29, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite PSC vote, phone rates to remain high at Orleans jail, state prisons

Officials inked new phone contracts for the state prisons and Orleans jail before rules cutting phone commissions went into effect, so families will continue to pay high fees to speak with inmates. Sheriff Gusman stands to collect $1.5 million in phone call commissions this year.

by Tom Gogola January 9, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019