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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Legislation to phase out Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax moved closer to reality on Monday with approval from the House Ways and Means Committee.
Legislation to tighten regulations for carbon capture projects is moving through the Louisiana House following strong opposition to those projects in some communities.
Legislation moving through the Louisiana House would amend the state constitution to mandate higher payments with surplus funds to address unfunded pension liabilities.
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.Â
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.