Calls growing for an override session in wake of Gov. Edwards’ vetoes 

Pressure is mounting for Louisiana legislators to hold a veto override session this month following the governor’s rejection of numerous bills from the 2023 regular session, including some approved by wide margins, The Center Square reports. 

Louisiana electricity costs have climbed more than 7% this year

Electricity costs in Louisiana are up more than 7% in 2023, illustrating what some...

Lawmakers considering special session to address budget chaos

Some Louisiana legislators are raising the prospect of a special session to rework the budget following the chaotic close to the legislative session two weeks ago. 

Gov. Edwards signs bill to streamline sales tax collection  

A more streamlined system for Louisiana businesses to remit local sales taxes is on the way with legislation signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards this week. 

Corporate franchise tax phase-out moves forward in Legislature 

Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax moved closer to reality on Monday with approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.

Louisiana group says excessive tort costs deprived state of 50,000 jobs

Data released Tuesday from the tort reform group Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says excessive...

Legislation tightening regulations on carbon capture projects moving forward 

Legislation to tighten regulations for carbon capture projects is moving through the Louisiana House following strong opposition to those projects in some communities.

Louisianans might get to vote this fall on replenishing state pension funds 

Legislation moving through the Louisiana House would amend the state constitution to mandate higher payments with surplus funds to address unfunded pension liabilities.

Small businesses rallying against Biden’s proposed tax hikes 

More than 11,000 small business leaders have rallied together in a petition to protest the tax hikes proposed in President Joe Biden's latest proposed budget. 

Audit finds financial, mismanagement issues at Louisiana Department of Health

A recent audit of the Louisiana Department of Health uncovered a dozen financial and management issues, many involving problems that have plagued the agency for years.