| BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer |
Tax votes today: Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax overhaul plan faces a crucial test today when it comes before the Senate and House for expected votes. The Legislature had settled on a plan late Thursday, but the details were still being finalized, state politics reporter Tyler Bridges reports. Setting a deadline: The judge in the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ long-running bankruptcy case gave each side 60 days to show some progress. The judge, Stephanie Riegel reports, also told attorneys she has no problem dismissing the case if it continues to stall. Gumbo weather: It’s cold out, so that means . . . gumbo, of course. Dining out guru Ian McNulty gives us eight great ways to get your gumbo on. Bon appétit! LSU loses a big one: If you follow college football (or LSU) you’ve no doubt heard that the No. 1 rated high school prospect spurned the Tigers and says he'll play somewhere else. LSU beat writer Koki Riley tells what that bombshell means for the Purple and Gold. Art world mystery: Is a wooden sculpture found caked in mud 60 years ago the work of noted New Orleans artist Enrique Alferez? Doug MacCash tells the tale. Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Cheers, Bob | 