The upcoming regular session slated to convene April 10 would be both the most ridiculous time and—maybe—the most opportune for members of the Legislature to discuss increasing their own pay.
As one year gives way to another, politicos in Louisiana will increasingly turn their collective attention to Washington Mardi Gras, the multiday extravaganza slated for late next month in the Beltway.
New building and energy codes that kick in next year are expected to add an average of $2,000-$2,500 to the cost of building a house in the Capital Region, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Baton Rouge.
Enrollment in the Louisiana Community and Technical College System declined to the lowest level in 14 years, while state appropriations increased to a decade-high peak in 2022, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.