After Years Of Turmoil, Louisiana May Be Close To Resolving Its Budget Woes

Julia O'Donoghue, New Orleans Times-Picayune
Fri, 06/22/2018 - 6:01pm

Edwards and legislative leaders agreed to a 4.45 percent sales tax rate, effective July 1 until June 30, 2025.

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