SUMMARY: The Louisiana Legislature has approved a significant tax package that revamps the state’s tax system, introducing major income tax cuts alongside higher sales taxes and the elimination of numerous tax breaks to balance the budget. Key changes include reducing income tax by $1.3 billion per year and raising sales tax from 4.45% to 5%, effective January 2025. The corporate tax rate will also drop from 7.5% to 5.5%. While Democrats raised concerns about shifting tax burdens, proponents argue these reforms will enhance Louisiana’s economic appeal. The package now awaits Governor Landry’s approval, with promises to ensure funding for key infrastructure projects.

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SUMMARY: Orleans Parish DA Jason Williams condemns the search for two suspects following a deadly quadruple shooting in the French Quarter, where a 27-year-old woman was killed, and three others injured. Investigators describe the incident as a targeted attack, leading to one arrest, Nicholas Miron Morial, who was wearing an ankle monitor. Authorities are seeking Darryl Adams and Daniel Morial for second-degree murder. Williams warns against harboring suspects and emphasizes new technology in criminal investigations. He labels the perpetrators of recent mass shootings in the area as terrorists while calling for tougher prosecution of offenders.

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This weekend, both Wicked and Gladiator 2 hit theaters, drawing comparisons to last year’s Barbenheimer phenomenon. Wicked, directed by John M. Chu and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, adapts the beloved musical about the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda, projected to earn $100 million in its debut. Meanwhile, Gladiator 2, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Denzel Washington, returns 24 years after the original film, following Lucius as he tries to restore Rome. Both films, over two and a half hours long, are anticipated contenders for awards season.

Fox 14 Your Morning News: Glicked Movie Weekend.

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