 | By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines.
Tax package: Gov. Jeff Landry’s far-reaching tax package, including measures to cut individual income taxes and repeal the corporate franchise tax, faces its first big test in the House today. Tyler Bridges has this look at the major changes up for consideration. Plus, Alyse Pfeil has more on what the package could mean for the local film industry.
'A devoted professional': Dr. John Kenneth “Ken” Saer, an orthopedic surgeon who was the first team physician for the New Orleans Saints, died Saturday at Poydras Home in New Orleans. John Pope has this look back at Saer's storied career and life.
Goodbye, Giarrusso: After gaining a reputation for accessibility and policy know-how while representing District A on the New Orleans City Council, Joe Giarrusso announced plans to leave the council next year for a higher paying job at a law firm. That means an at-large council seat soon to be vacated by mayoral hopeful Helena Moreno — a seat many thought Giarrusso could win — is up for grabs. Here's what we know so far.
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