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‘LaPolitics’: Advertising ramps up in governor’s race
—Stephen Waguespack, the former president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, released his first television ad this week as a candidate for...
Louisiana’s $50B coastal plan heads toward approval
Louisiana’s most recent plan to restore and protect its coast—at a cost of $50 billion—advanced Wednesday through the House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
LNG lobbyists ghost wrote Louisiana officials’ letters supporting gas storage project
In an effort to gain federal approval for a natural gas storage project in south Louisiana, Sempra LNG lobbyists crafted letters for Louisiana elected officials to send to federal regulators in support of the project.
Senate passes tax package repealing corporate franchise tax
The state Senate passed a package of legislation Tuesday that would repeal Louisiana’s corporate franchise tax and offset lost tax revenue by slashing the Quality Jobs Program.
NFIB joins in calling on Legislature to pass a budget with ‘meaningful tax relief’
The NFIB’s state chapter has joined several other organizations in calling on the Louisiana Legislature to use the state’s budget surplus to “pass a responsible budget and provide meaningful tax relief to create more economic opportunity for Louisianians,”
Alford: Spending priorities continue to divide Capitol
The members of the coalition, some of whom met last week, are opposed to busting the state’s constitutionally created spending cap for the current fiscal year and the next. They view this tax relief plan as a responsible alternative.
Louisiana lawmakers won’t increase their pay
Louisiana lawmakers won't raise their future pay after conceding that the optics of increasing their own salaries for part-time jobs while stripping teacher raises...
Louisiana Secretary of State says GOP’s election integrity effort is unnecessary
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, Louisiana’s chief elections officer and a Republican, says the Republican National Committee’s plan to join the Louisiana GOP
Louisiana House and Senate headed for showdown over teacher pay
Louisiana Senate leaders intend to push to give public school teachers a pay raise in their budget proposal, setting up a showdown with House...
‘LaPolitics’: Interest in governor’s race running high
There’s an incredible amount of interest in the governor’s race this year. In fact, there are already more than a dozen forums scheduled inside and outside of the state.
Biden wants new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Biden administration is proposing new limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants.
Bill raising age to enter bars amended after pressure from college-age workers
In the face of immense pushback from young service industry workers, a proposed law to prohibit 18- to 20-year-olds from entering or working in...
Alford: The clock is ticking on a budget deal
The House of Representatives sent a proposed budget package across Memorial Hall to the Senate last week.
How movie tax credits fit into Louisiana’s budget debate
The incentives Louisiana provides to motion picture productions have been linked to money spent on early childhood education in the ongoing debate over the...
PAR commentary: House budget plan is setting the stage for a late-session clash
Spending plans crafted by Republican leaders in the Louisiana House and approved this week would trade most of the governor’s recommended education investments to instead pay down retirement debt, setting up a financial clash with senators who want a different approach.
Lawmaker accuses LSU System of neglecting Shreveport campus
State Rep. Thomas Pressly, R-Shreveport, blasted LSU System administrators on the House floor Thursday
‘LaPolitics’: A Trump ticket in Louisiana?
This is the second party endorsement for a candidate closely aligned to former President Donald Trump.
Louisiana lawmakers want to be seen on God’s side during election year
During an election year in Louisiana, lawmakers want to be seen as on God's side in a state where Christianity is the dominant faith.
What does the state do with all the hemp products it mistakenly legalized?
A possible solution for what to do with the hundreds of hemp products that Louisiana mistakenly legalized for recreational use last year cleared an early hurdle Tuesday in a state Senate committee.
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.
