THE BIG STORY: When the Legislature convenes April 12, a Baton Rouge-based coalition determined to invest in Louisiana’s crumbling roads and bridges will once again push for an increase in the gasoline tax, which the local business community is beginning to embrace as a top legislative priority. WHY IT MATTERS: Though it’s not the first time,
A taxing infrastructure concern
Addressing the region’s crumbling transportation infrastructure system will be a business priority when state legislators convene in April.
