FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16th, 2011
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Chairman Villere Calls on Legislature to Reject Tax Hikes

Metarie, LA – Today, Republican Party of Louisiana Chairman re-iterated the LA GOP’s principled and unwavering opposition to tax increase legislation before the Louisiana Legislature:

“Our party is firmly committed to getting Louisiana’s fiscal house in order without increasing taxes on Louisiana families and small businesses,” said Chairman Villere.  “Raising taxes during tough economic times kills jobs and prevents economic expansion that are essential to Louisiana’s future.  Every member of the Louisiana Legislature who intends to run for re-election this fall as a conservative should vote NO on any and all tax increases.”

The House Ways and Means Committee will consider today House Bills 63 and 591.  H.B. 63 seeks to increase taxes by more than $120 million and H.B. 591 renews $12 million in tax increases set to expire because they were not intended to be levied in perpetuity.  Both are tax increases and both should be rejected.