Brooke Thorington
WRKF ReporterBefore joining WRKF as the Capitol Access reporter, Brooke was the Assistant News Director at Louisiana Radio Network, where she also reported on statewide news and covered the state legislature.
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![Louisiana House members last Thursday [Nov. 14] discussed extending state sales taxes.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2b01d2d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x571+0+0/resize/280x156!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd9%2F11%2F62f4ff8b439a9fbe7f3c0c2fdf52%2Ftax-reform-special-session-house-group-11-21.png)
Time is running short for agreements on the governor's proposed tax reform overhaul . -
Louisiana Senate President Cameron Henry is hopeful they will approve changes to the state’s tax code before the session ends next Monday, November 25. -
The legislation would require Louisiana school systems to increase pay for teachers and support staff. -
Supporters contend that the changes will attract new industry to the state. -
Proposed changes will require a two-thirds majority in both chambers and go before voters in a March election.
![Louisiana House members last Thursday [Nov. 14] discussed extending state sales taxes.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8a23b3a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x571+0+0/resize/560x312!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fd9%2F11%2F62f4ff8b439a9fbe7f3c0c2fdf52%2Ftax-reform-special-session-house-group-11-21.png)
