Baton Rouge casinos continue revenue uptick

Baton Rouge casinos made more money in December compared to the prior month and...

St. George incorporation wouldn’t require parishwide election, judge rules

An appointed judge agreed today with supporters of the incorporation of St. George that...

Baton Rouge hotels still getting boost from Hurricane Ida recovery

Cleanup and insurance issues following Hurricane Ida are continuing to boost occupancy at Baton Rouge hotels. 

Who will preside over St. George incorporation case?

Whether an appointed or elected judge will preside over the St. George incorporation trial has not yet been decided, a Louisiana Supreme Court representative says. 

Oil markets face volatile year with demand on the rise

Louisiana’s oil and gas sector should continue to benefit from strong oil prices this year, though the days of $100 a barrel for oil and $4 per gallon gasoline seem unlikely to return, an LSU expert says. 

Do HOAs have too much power? One state lawmaker says yes

A Northshore state lawmaker has filed legislation that he says seeks to stop homeowners’ associations from infringing on constitutional rights.

St. George incorporation hearing set for Thursday

The defendants in the lawsuit seeking to stop the incorporation of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish will try on Thursday to take certain issues off the table prior to the start of the trial this spring. 

Carnival suppliers counting on big bounce back from last year

Companies that sell Carnival supplies are hoping for a strong year after last year’s devastating cancellations. 

Revisiting sales tax overhaul ‘ripe’ for this year’s session

Lawmakers could give Louisiana’s complex sales taxes collection system another look this year, even though this year’s regular session is not focused on fiscal matters, consultant and former Department of Revenue official Jason DeCuir says. 

Will high-earning Louisianans pay more in state income tax this year?

Louisiana lawmakers and voters last year approved a tax swap that lowers income tax rates while eliminating the deduction for federal taxes paid.