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‘LaPolitics’: Three questions for LCA President Greg Bowser
LaPolitics: What are the Louisiana Chemical Association's members watching for during the regular session? Is there a top priority or two for LCA?
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Small businesses rallying against Biden’s proposed tax hikes
More than 11,000 small business leaders have rallied together in a petition to protest the tax hikes proposed in President Joe Biden's latest proposed budget.
More than 43% of Stephen Waguespack’s campaign funding for governor comes from anonymous donors
Former business lobbyist Stephen Waguespack and his supporters this week have touted their ability to raise $3.1 million,
Nancy Landry is considering a run for secretary of state
First Assistant to the Secretary of State Nancy Landry is a former Republican state representative from Lafayette, who resigned in 2019 to work for Ardoin.
Cautious lawmakers put $1.48B in tax credit proposals in holding pattern
A Louisiana House committee took no action Tuesday on a dozen tax credit proposals that would cost roughly $1.48 billion in state revenue.
Jeff Landry continues to dwarf his gubernatorial opponents in funding
As the 2023 governor's election nears, the campaign war chest of Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry has far surpassed the cash on hand of the state's five other prominent gubernatorial candidates—combined.
Alford: Expectations remain low for tax legislation
The Louisiana Legislature is in the second week of its fiscal session. This kind of session occurs every other year and allows lawmakers to introduce and debate tax-related topics.
Lawmakers shelve proposal to eliminate Louisiana’s state income tax
In case you missed it, a proposal to eliminate the state income tax in Louisiana was pulled aside Monday after lawmakers questioned its impact on public education, health care and the poor.
Highland mixed-use community on today’s Planning Commission agenda
The East Baton Rouge Planning and Zoning Commission today will consider two requests for a proposed mixed-use community for Highland Road, outside the Magnolia Woods neighborhood.
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries chief resigns amid bribery scandal
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet resigned today amid a bribery scandal in which federal prosecutors have implicated him in a kickback scheme,...
‘LaPolitics’: More notes from the regular session
"This is the last session of the term," Senate President Page Cortez said Monday, on opening day, before adding, "We hope.”
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin won’t seek reelection
Louisiana’s top election official will give up his office at the end of his term in January. Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin issued a statement today announcing he will not seek reelection this fall.
Gov. Edwards opens final session with insurance on everyone’s agenda
Gov. John Bel Edwards opened this year’s regular legislative session—his last as governor—with calls for addressing what many lawmakers and business advocates call a crisis in the state’s property insurance market.
Stephen Waguespack is making waves in the governor’s race via fundraising
Former LABI president Stephen Waguespack and two political action committees supporting him in the Louisiana governor's race will report raising more than $3 million during the past four weeks.
Higher education bills to follow during the legislative session
Of the hundreds of bills filed ahead of next week’s regular legislative session, dozens could have far-reaching implications for Louisiana’s public colleges and universities....
The business of Louisiana
Addressing an insurance crisis gets top billing during the upcoming legislative session, but numerous familiar pro-business issues will share the stage.
Louisiana House conservatives form Freedom Caucus
At least three conservative Republicans in the Louisiana House of Representatives have formed the new House Freedom Caucus
NFIB state chapter readies push for tax cuts
The Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business plans to press for tax cuts in light of the state’s surplus of dollars.
Taxes take center stage at business-hosted governor candidate forum
Seven candidates to be Louisiana’s next governor promised to improve the climate for the state’s businesses if elected.
Will Louisiana parishes get to keep larger share of oil and gas taxes?
A Louisiana lawmaker has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow parish governments to keep a larger share of oil and gas taxes.
