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Louisiana Gov.-elect Jeff Landry named Richard Nelson, a Republican state lawmaker who spearheaded proposals to eliminate Louisiana’s income tax, as the next revenue secretary. Nelson, who has served as a state representative since 2020, had campaigned for governor earlier this year before dropping out in September and endorsing Landry. “I am honored to have the confidence of the Governor-elect and to continue serving the people of Louisiana. We will be ready on Day 1 to address the challenges facing our state,” Nelson said in a statement Wednesday. Nelson will oversee...