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House committee advances bill aimed at easing state’s insurance crisis 

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a bill today to pour $45 million from state surplus funds into the Insure Louisiana Fund after pleas from Republican Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, State Rep. Timothy Kerner, R-Lafitte, and industry advocates. 
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Alford: Who will drive this fall’s policy conversation?  

“No one is talking about policy.”  That’s how Lanny Keller, a member of The Advocate’s editorial team, summarized the (still) developing race for governor while...

What two potential Louisiana governor candidates are saying about running 

Two major candidates who might join the Louisiana governor’s race say they still aren’t ready to announce a decision as to whether they will run.

Can Louisiana property insurance market meet demand without incentives?

Prior experience suggests offering incentives to write property insurance in Louisiana will lead to lower costs but may not be necessary to meet the...

‘LaPolitics’: Will hemp law be repealed?

Legislators are working quietly behind the scenes to potentially repeal all or part of a law that was authored by House Speaker Clay Schexnayder to promote the production and sale of industrial hemp and related products.

Washington Mardi Gras has Louisiana politicos partying in DC 

Ahead of a state special session on insurance next week, many of Louisiana’s elected officials, business leaders and state lobbyists decamped to Washington, D.C.,

Auditor: ‘Ineffective internal audit function’ continues to plague DEQ 

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality’s "ineffective internal audit function" is an ongoing problem that fails to ensure tax dollars are spent as they should be, according to a report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office.

ICYMI: Gov. Edwards calls for special session on insurance crisis 

Gov. John Bel Edwards on Sunday called for a special legislative session to address the state’s property insurance crisis. 

‘LaPolitics’ Q&A: Tax issues pepper municipal policy agendas 

LaPolitics: We saw a tremendous amount of mayoral action on last year’s ballots. It was pretty intense at times. So, what’s the electoral calendar...

Louisiana legislators skeptical of Donelon’s homeowner insurance fix

Several Louisiana legislators say they are not yet prepared to fund a homeowners insurance incentive program backed by Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, even if...

Candidates for governor will share their visions for Louisiana’s future at LABI meeting 

Republican gubernatorial candidates Attorney General Jeff Landry, Treasurer John Schroder, State Sen. Sharon Hewitt of Slidell and State Rep. Richard Nelson of Mandeville are slated to speak at the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry’s 2023 annual meeting on March 2, LABI announced this morning.  

Debate swirls over whether state’s insurance crisis warrants a special session

As Louisiana continues to be plagued by insurance woes, with insurers leaving or going out of business in the hurricane-stricken state, some lawmakers say a special legislative session to address the crisis is imminent.

State gives EBR until September to submit stormwater management plan

State regulators have given East Baton Rouge Parish until Sept. 15 to submit a draft stormwater management plan, which was originally due today. 

Graves, Cassidy push to ensure offshore jobs go to US workers

Congressional members Garret Graves from Louisiana and John Garamendi from California plan to continue fighting to close a loophole that allows offshore wind and...

Louisiana budget priorities: Where the governor, legislators stand 

Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana legislators agree that pay raises for K-12 schoolteachers, roads and bridges will likely benefit from the extra $1.5...

Homeowners, businesses could pay more if lawmakers exempt inventory tax 

A Louisiana House panel mulling proposals for sweeping changes to the state’s tax structure was warned Wednesday that drastic tax hikes await homeowners and...

‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for the Senate Commerce chair

LaPolitics: You’re still somewhat new to the position of Senate Commerce chair, but surely you know the legislative action can get hot there. What...

Eliminate no-fault divorce? Louisiana GOP considers a push to do so

The Republican Party of Louisiana is debating whether to recommend the elimination of no-fault divorce, a change that would make it more difficult for couples to dissolve their marriages if enacted.  

Lawmakers exploring earlier start date for future legislative sessions

Louisiana lawmakers may consider a constitutional amendment to move up legislative sessions, with the possibility of a break for Mardi Gras, according to legislators...
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Alford: Democratic side of governor’s race gets messy

While the Republican side of the governor’s race doesn’t exactly lack drama and intrigue, the Democratic side of things has become a downright mystery.