tax rebate

October 9, 2018

Tax incentives are (still) costly

Louisiana’s panoply of tax rebate and incentive programs cost the state $1.1 billion in tax revenue that otherwise would have been collected from corporations and individuals, according to a state audit released Monday.

Number of the Day

78 - The number of tax rebates and incentives that contributed to Louisiana’s $1.1 billion tax revenue loss. (Source: The Advocate)
September 6, 2017

The shameful DACA decision

Faith leaders, CEOs of major U.S. businesses and a strong majority of Americans disagree with President Donald Trump’s decision to end the federal program that allowed unauthorized immigrants brought to the United States as children the chance to live and work without the threat of deportation.

Number of the Day

$30 million - Amount of public funding Shreveport’s mayor, Ollie Tyler, is willing to put towards a new arena intended for the New Orleans Pelicans’ minor league team. (Source: Shreveport Times)