Louisiana lawmakers have advanced bills to flatten the state's income tax rate and repeal the corporate franchise tax in a special legislative session focused on passing Gov.

A legislative committee in Louisiana has approved the popular parts of Gov. Jeff Landry's tax plan, but obstacles loom.

If approved by the full House and Senate, the plan would eliminate the current tax brackets and move the state closer to eliminating the income tax.

Gov. Jeff Landry asked Louisiana lawmakers to update the state's tax code Wednesday as he opened the first day of the state's third special session of the year. Why it matters: If Landry's expansive plan goes through,

A House tax committee voted Thursday to advance Gov. Jeff Landry’s proposal for a flat 3% personal income tax rate.