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Jindal to reveal tax code revamp proposal Thursday
March 14, 2013 8:58 AM
BATON ROUGE- After months of behind-the-scenes discussion, Gov. Bobby Jindal is unveiling the details of his tax code rewrite proposal to lawmakers. Jindal wants to eliminate state income taxes and replace them with other tax hikes. The Republican governor will describe his plan in person to the House and Senate... more » -
Reid: 'Extremely difficult' to solve fiscal cliff
December 11, 2012 2:18 PM
WASHINGTON - The Senate's top Democrat says "it's going to be extremely difficult" to pass legislation to address the so-called fiscal cliff before Christmas, but adds there's still a chance it can be done. Majority Leader Harry Reid commented Tuesday amid a souring mood in Washington over negotiations to forestall... more » -
Middle school student teaches kids about marine life
September 2, 2010 10:21 PM
A classroom discussion inspired a middle school student in Baton Rouge. Now, he’s taking action. News 2’s Sylvia Weatherspoon found out the lesson Rory McCracken teaches kids about marine life to make a difference. more »
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Judge won't let New Orleans out of police reform
May 23, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge has refused to let the city of New Orleans out of a potentially expensive agreement to reform its troubled... more » -
Jindal declares NWLA emergency due to wind damage
May 23, 2013
BATON ROUGE - After last week's severe weather in Northwest Louisiana, Gov. Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency for the area. The National... more » -
Senate panel approves 2-cents tax on cell phones
May 23, 2013
BATON ROUGE - A new 2-cents monthly tax on cell phones to help provide services for people with hearing impairment has been approved by the... more » -
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
May 23, 2013
GRAPEVINE, Texas - The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted... more » -
4 vehicles, 1 in lake in Pontchartrain accident
May 23, 2013
NEW ORLEANS - A four-car accident on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway sent one car catapulting into the lake. The causeway's manager says the lone occupant... more »
