La Budget Cuts - Can Louisiana afford 7 BILLION dollars in Tax Breaks ??

http://www.kathyskids.org Ms. Kathy's Kids Blog: http://mskathyskids.blogspot.com/ --- On Mon, 3/14/11, LWVBR-LWL <lwvbr@brcoxmail.com> wrote: From: LWVBR-LWL <lwvbr@brcoxmail.com> Subject: La Budget Cuts - Can Louisiana afford 7 BILLION dollars in Tax Breaks ?? To: "MSK Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 1:29 PM Lunch With the League WHERE?  at Drusilla Seafood, 3482 Drusilla Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809  March 17, 2011  Networking:  11:30 a.m. Program at Noon This Thursday - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED     Confirmed panelists:   *Edward Ashworth, Director, LA Budget Project, LA Association of Non-Profit Organizations (LANO)         *Renee Baker, State Director, National Federation Independent Business (NFIB)                                       *John LeBlanc, Director of Taxation and Finance, LA Association of Business and Industry (LABI)            *Louis Reine, President, American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) The League of Women Voters of Baton Rouge's monthly Lunch With the League (LWL) public forum will be held Thursday, 3/17/11 at Drusilla Place, registration at 11:30, program begins at Noon. Panelists will discuss "Can LA Taxpayers afford the $7 Billion Dollars of tax exemptions this year?"  and offer solutions, which are applicable to this issue.  The LWVBR's goal is to provide a public forum which presents all points of view and potential solutions, so that the audience can leave in a position to make an informed decision of their own.    It is very important that the taxpayers of this State hear the reasons for the $7 Billion dollars in tax exemptions, when serious cuts are being considered to vital state services, i.e. Education, Health care, etc/ with potential employee layoffs.  LA Citizens need to hear solutions and alternatives that are being considered which address Louisiana's financial crisis, which demonstrate a concern for the average citizen, who is struggling to pay the taxes, get an education/job training for themselves and/or their children to earn a livable wage, and provide for themselves and their families. Reservations & Payment by Credit Card can be made by going to WWW.LWVBR.ORG/LWL.html PAYMENT at the DOOR by CHECK or CASH ONLY !! Questions from the audience are encouraged AFTER the presentations Please make your reservations TODAY! Searing is only guaranteed with reservations!The public is encouraged to attend.  Tickets:  $25.00;   LWVBR Member's Discount rate:  $20.00 Please make reservations by sending your Name, Mailing Address, Phone Number and Email address to http://www.blogger.com/mc/compose?to=lwvbr@lwvbr.org or call the League Voice Mail: 334-9999 or 927-2255 with your information. Your Reservation confirmation will be emailed to you.