The Nation - News from May 1, 1989
Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer proposed closing some state hospitals and universities after voters rejected by 55% to 45% his new tax plan Saturday. The Legislature faces a $700-million deficit for the fiscal year that begins July 1. An aide said Roemer would have specifics, including layoffs of state employees, within a week. Roemer’s plan would have shifted the tax burden away from big business by raising the individual income tax. It would have reduced sales taxes, given businesses incentives and raised the gasoline tax.
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