SUMMARY: Lawmakers are convening in Baton Rouge for a special session aimed at modernizing Louisiana’s tax code, which has remained unchanged since 1974. Governor Jeff Landry proposed a package of 20 interrelated bills that seeks to lower the personal income tax to a flat 3%, reduce the corporate income tax, eliminate the corporate Franchise Tax, double exemptions for retirees, and provide a $2,000 pay raise for teachers. To fund these changes, Landry plans to broaden the sales tax base by extending it to business utilities and some services. Concerns about a potential funding gap and the rush of the session have been raised. The session ends on November 25th.

In your Breakdown, lawmakers are in Baton Rouge this week for a special session to modernize Louisiana’s tax code.

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SUMMARY: SAWS is notifying hundreds of thousands of customers about the potential presence of lead in their water pipes, particularly those in homes built before 1989. While the notices indicate that pipes “could” contain lead, testing has not shown lead in previous samples. Homeowners can inspect their pipes themselves, with visual and magnet tests to identify material. SAWS plans to start free inspections in January, but it could take years to complete them. Customers are encouraged to identify their pipe materials and can contact SAWS for assistance or questions via their lead line or email.

Thousands of San Antonio Water System customers have been notified about possible lead in their water pipes, depending on the age of their homes.

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SUMMARY: In today’s NBC News Daily update, Maya Holloway reports on two key community events. Von Toyota in Bastrop has launched its annual toy drive in collaboration with the Bastrop Fire Department, aiming to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children in Morehouse Parish. Additionally, the Louisiana legislature is convening for a special session focused on major tax reform, with Governor Jeffery advocating sweeping changes to the tax code, last updated in 1974. Meanwhile, the Kansas Lane Extension has opened, improving traffic flow in Monroe. Meteorologist Chase Ward forecasts cloud cover and possible thunderstorms later this week.

Midday Ark-La-Miss News Update: Nov. 7, 2024 pt. 2

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