Governor Landry: Eliminate the Income Tax

Baton Rouge, LA – Today, in a press conference announcing historic savings from his government efficiency efforts, Governor Jeff Landry again stated his commitment to eliminating the State’s income tax.
 
Governor Landry and the Legislature already put in place the largest income tax in state history, paid for in part by the elimination of waste in government. Today, after announcing that over the last year his fiscal responsibility program has identified nearly $1 Billion in savings and efficiencies, he again called for the eventual elimination of Louisiana’s income tax.
 
“Today, I am announcing to the people of Louisiana that we have found hundreds of millions of dollars in savings within the Louisiana state government,” Landry said.  These savings and efficiencies have allowed Landry to keep state spending nearly flat, after his first budget cut billions, despite still dealing with the same Biden inflation families face everyday.
 
The announcement is the result of meticulous work by LA DOGE, spearheaded by Fiscal Responsibility Czar Steve Orlando. For the first time in recent memory, Louisiana’s government is no longer supplementing recurring expenses with one-time income. Landry committed to ongoing reforms and continued historic private sector investment leading to tens of thousands of new jobs in the state. He stated these efforts will help continue lowering the tax burden on Louisiana citizens toward the ultimate goal of a zero percent income tax. 

“Governor Landry is once again proving what true conservative leadership can accomplish,” said Republican Party Chairman Derek Babcock. “These reforms have led to millions in savings for the State, and he’s just getting started. With this type of dedication and leadership, I’m confident we will eliminate the income tax sooner than expected.”