SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are considering a comprehensive proposal to make the state‘s tax system fairer and more efficient in the upcoming year. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar, along with other Republican leaders, aims to eliminate the state’s income tax as a long-term goal. A bipartisan group, appointed by House Speaker Jason White, will review tax structures, while a Senate committee will study financial issues. During a recent meeting, mayors expressed challenges in funding infrastructure, with many cities relying heavily on sales and use tax revenue. Lamar suggested increasing spending flexibility for local governments on public infrastructure projects.

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SUMMARY: The renovated Superdome will mark the beginning of the NFL season as the New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans, under coach Dennis Allen and new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, aims to revitalize its offense with quarterback Derek Carr and players like Alvin Kamara and Chris Olave. Meanwhile, the Panthers, coming off a 2-15 season, have a new general manager and coach, signaling a fresh start. Both teams feature many new faces; Young is expected to lead Carolina’s challenged offense. As defenses adjust, the stakes for both teams are high heading into the season opener.

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