Gov. Jeff Landry needs Republican support for his tax overhaul, which keeps a sales tax many conservatives want to let expire.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said his plan to revamp tax code and lower income tax rates will 'catapult' state to prosperity, population growth.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced plans to call the Legislature into a special session in November, the third this year, to reform the state's tax system.

Governor Jeff Landry unveiled his new tax reform plan that he says would simplify the tax code. NBC 10’s Joel Massey has more on the plan dubbed Driving Louisiana Forward. Governor Landry is addressing a $700-million budget shortfall by proposed changes to the tax code and calling for a third

Landry said he recently met with Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen, a Republican who played defensive back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers from 1975-78. Pillen recalled seeing Mike IV parked outside the visitor’s locker room when he played at Tiger Stadium in a 1976 game, which ended tied 6-6.

Governor Jeff Landry announced a sweeping tax reform initiative today, aimed at reducing income tax rates for Louisianans and aligning the state’s tax structure with its neighbors.

Jeff Landry spent several hours Wednesday trying to get Republican legislators on board with his plan to dramatically rewrite Louisiana’s tax code during a special session he wants to call in November.