Majority of gubernatorial candidates support getting rid of franchise tax 

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Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax this year was met with a veto from Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards. However, nearly every candidate running to replace him has vowed to support the move. Senate Bill 1, sponsored by state Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, aimed to phase out what he described as “the worst

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