Gov. Jeff Landry's tax overhaul works its way through the Legislature

BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer​ ​ ​

Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines.

Tax overhaul: Two key components of Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposed tax package — a billion-dollar reduction in individual income taxes and a repeal of the corporate franchise tax — easily cleared a state House committee Thursday. Now comes the hard part. Tyler Bridges has the details.

OffBeat's end: After almost four decades, the publishers of OffBeat magazine say this December's issue of the New Orleans music and culture will be its last. Keith Spera has the story. 

One-vote margin: It's the nightmare scenario that has driven many a hesitant voter to the polls on election day: the idea that a candidate could win — or lose — by single vote. This week, in race to be the next mayor of the Village of Tangipahoa, it happened. Again. Bob Warren explains.

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Chad