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Three of Lafayette's City Parish councilmen joined "Mornings With Ken and Bernie" to talk about government business.

President Obama spoke before the Prayer Breakfast the other day and said that he felt that the teachings of Jesus as well as Jewish and Muslim beliefs backed him up.  But, Senator Orrin Hatch and Rick Santorum both had something to say about that...

Lafayette officials are hinting at the idea of a tax swap for funding public safety.

Tax season is among us and the today marks the day that the government will start accepting your filings.

You may not have any idea where all your tax papers are, and you will have to wait until the end of January for your W-2, but Dee Harris Stepter says Start getting the paperwork together now.

Warren Caudle, Carol Ross and Mike Stagg were back today to battle about topics during another edition of "Winging It Wednesday" on "Mornings With Ken and Bernie".

US Senator David Vitter joined "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" today and discussed the latest from the nation's capitol.

President Barack Obama is claiming to be the tax-cutter in the race for the White House.  He says that he has cut taxes by $1,000 for everyone.  Is this true and does he get to lay claim to this title in the shadow of wanting to raise taxes...

The state revenue department is offering a mobile website for owners of smartphones and tablets who want to check the status of tax refunds, make payments and ask questions of tax experts.

Winging It Wednesday was about candidates and their thoughts today, and panelists Warren Caudle, Carol Ross and Mike Stagg each started out the show by giving their thoughts on election returns.

The President's plan for jobs calls for $3 of new taxes for each $1 of spending cuts, according to a new article.  The plan calls for $1.5 Trillion in new taxes that would mainly come from the richest Americans. Is this something that would solve our problems or is this the President trying to run for re-election...

President Obama outlines how his jobs bill will affect Louisiana. The plan outlines four steps to getting Louisianans back to work.

The IRS issued a report claiming that tax schemes are running rampant across the US, including Louisiana. They say that the scheme may consist of an individual trying to persuade them to file false claims for tax credits or rebates. “Most paid tax return preparers provide honest and professional service, but there are some who engage in fraud and other illegal activities,” said IRS Spokesman, Dee

The Lafayette Parish School Board is set to take action on tax proposals to fund $561 million in school facility improvements and possibly create a preschool-for-all program.

The Lafayette Parish School Board is set to take action on tax proposals to fund $561 million in school facility improvements and possibly create a preschool-for-all program.

Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel again discussed his positiion on TIFs and taxes after this Tuesday's meeting of the Council. The council voted seven to two against a proposed ordinance that would have required an proposed TIF or tax to go to a vote of the people.

Today's edition of "Lafayette Live With Joey Durel" as part of "Mornings With Ken and Bernie"  featured Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel talking about spending the day with other local leaders in Baton Rouge for an Acadiana Day at the Legislature.

(Photo By: Scott Olson/Getty Images) BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The January occupancy tax collections in Baton Rouge were $252,090 — 20.5 percent above the budgeted amount.

In addition to drawing new state and federal district lines, state lawmakers must also amend a large number of state statutes that are tied to population. House Speaker Jim Tucker says many of the laws direct sales & hotel taxes, determine salaries paid to public officials and regulate traffic on roads & ferries.

On today's segment of Wingin' It Wednesday panelists Warren Caudle, Mike Stagg and Carol Ross debated several issues dealing with the Bush-era tax cuts, the latest with the healthcare law and Wikileaks.