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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has appointed Jarrod Coniglio as the new secretary of the Department of Revenue.

Coniglio, a veteran of the agency, replaces former Secretary Richard Nelson.

Brandea Averett was promoted to deputy secretary and Catherine Logan to assistant secretary.

The leadership changes follow major tax initiatives, including lower income and business taxes and a higher state sales tax.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has promoted Jarrod Coniglio to lead the state's tax agency as secretary of the Department of Revenue.

Coniglio replaces Secretary Richard Nelson, who has been hired as president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.

Landry also promoted Brandea Averett to deputy secretary and Catherine Logan to assistant secretary in the

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