Cox Sports Television shuts down; content moving to YurView

Cox Sports Television was shut down this weekend after 19 years on the air. 

State launches ‘transfer pricing’ program to reduce tax uncertainty for businesses 

Corporations that sell goods and services between their own subsidiaries may benefit from a new state program to resolve taxation disputes. 

Opposition to tax amendments beginning to take shape

The Louisiana Budget Project this week sent direct mail urging voters to oppose Amendment 2, which would trigger major changes to the state’s tax structure—changes that business interests support. 

State board opts for leniency for noncompliant ITEP companies

The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry opted today not to punish companies that have failed to live up to their Industrial Tax Exemption Program agreements to receive property tax breaks. 

ITEP request for $121M Donaldsonville project goes before state board

The Louisiana Board of Commerce and Industry will consider today an Industrial Tax Exemption Program application for a $121 million “green” ammonia plant in Donaldsonville. 

Congress weighs reinstating “superfund tax” on chemical, oil industries

Congress is considering reviving taxes on the chemical and petroleum industries to pay for cleanup of polluted sites.

LSU enrollment growth bucks national trend, while declines at BRCC, RPCC lead state

LSU’s fall 2020 freshman class was 9% larger than the previous year’s, while the number of new enrollees at Baton Rouge Community College and Gonzales-based River Parishes Community College fell 23% and 36%, respectively, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Banks wary over proposal expanding IRS’ ability to monitor accounts

Congressional Democrats have agreed to raise their proposed tax reporting threshold for bank account inflows and outflows from $600 to $10,000 a year.

Marucci Sports buys equipment designer Lizard Skins

Marucci Sports has purchased Lizard Skins, a designer and seller of branded grip products, protective equipment, bags and apparel for use in baseball, cycling, hockey, esports and lacrosse, the companies announced today.

Baton Rouge casino revenue up almost 16% as gaming bounces back

Baton Rouge casino revenue increased 15.7% from August to September, according to the latest report to the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.