by Kim Wallett | Feb 18, 2026 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
Arkansas policymakers are preparing for a pivotal 2026 fiscal session, set to convene at noon on April 8, with pre-filing of appropriation bills beginning March 9. As lawmakers gather to address budget priorities, several significant tax policy changes are poised to...
by Kim Wallett | Nov 24, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
Below are some of the state incentives offered to data centers in the Southern US: Alabama: Tiered sales and property tax abatements lasting 10–30 years depending on capital investment levels from $200M to over $400M. Arkansas: Full sales and use tax exemption for...
by Kim Wallett | Nov 24, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) has advanced several important initiatives that will shape economic development activity across the state in 2025 and beyond. LED recently submitted its Summary Report to the Louisiana Legislative oversight committees regarding the...
by Kim Wallett | Sep 15, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
We are excited to let you know the Louisiana Legislature passed a new business incentive program in the 2025 fiscal session, called the “Louisiana High Impact Jobs Program” or “HIP” for short. Immediately following the bill’s passage, the Louisiana Department of...
by Kim Wallett | Jun 16, 2025 | Article, News, Newsletter, Tax Policy
The Louisiana legislature acted in the last special session of 2024 to sunset some of the more widely used programs that LED offers such as Enterprise Zone, Quality Jobs, and Retention and Modernization. The department will still be accepting Advance Notifications for...
