Final passage of the package during the special legislative session represents a major political victory for Gov. Jeff Landry, although lawmakers bowed to the pressure of special interests and scrapped major portions of his package that sought to eliminate tax breaks to simplify the complicated tax code.

State lawmakers have agreed to a pared-down version of Gov. Jeff Landry’s tax overhaul package but one that would still affect most people and businesses in Louisiana.

The state Senate is scheduled Thursday to vote on Jeff Landry's tax package, including a 1-cent sales tax increase.

Gov. Jeff Landry concluded the historic tax reform special session on Friday, November 22. He said he achieved his goals of putting more money in people’s pockets, making Louisiana more