Louisiana faces key tax policy decisions

State Rep Julie Emerson, right, talks with St. Landry Parish Assessor Sherri Zeringue McGovern at a recent Eunice Rotary Club meeting. At center is Eunice Mayor Scott Fontenot. Emerson, who heads the House Ways and Means Committee, spoke about tax issues at the meeting held at LSUE. (LSN photo by Harlan Kirgan)

By: HARLAN KIRGAN LSN Editor One of the key figures in crafting a new tax policy for Louisiana, Rep. Julie Emerson, said “... the tax system is something that has really been needing reform, for a very, very long time.” Emerson spoke about those reforms to the Eunice Rotary Club meeting at LSUE on Wednesday. Emerson, who heads the House Ways and Means Committee, was introduced by Sta...

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