Capitol Views: Edwards to sign bill putting Visit Baton Rouge tax on ballot

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A spokesperson for Gov. John Bel Edwards says legislation that would allow Baton Rouge voters to increase the occupancy tax for certain hotels will be signed into law soon. Senate Bill 83 by Sen. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, received final approval from the House Sunday afternoon. By a vote of 64-23, representatives sent the bill

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