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Swapping state gas tax for mileage fees gaining consideration
Louisiana is eyeing a pilot program that would charge drivers a mileage fee as a way to replace or augment the gasoline tax.
With DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson stepping down, is gubernatorial bid ahead?
Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson is retiring from his position after seven years, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced this afternoon.
Tax-cut triggers leading to revenue losses spur state lawmakers to act
A set of new automatic tax cuts that Louisiana lawmakers said would occur only during an economic boom have reached two of their three...
Taking aim at car burglars, legislators proposing tougher penalties
State Rep. Laurie Schlegel, R-Metairie, is looking to increase the penalties for car break-ins statewide, WBRZ-TV reports.
Lawmaker files bill to legalize weed in Louisiana
The pace of change in Louisiana’s marijuana laws has accelerated since the state provided the first legal medical cannabis in 2019.
Metro Council weighs $1.17M settlement in Alton Sterling protest lawsuit
The Metro Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday to consider a $1.17 million settlement of a lawsuit related to the protests following the death of Alton Sterling in 2016.
Analysis: Louisiana delegation wields power in 118th Congress
Louisiana's congressional delegation has gotten smaller along with the state’s population in recent decades, but its influence and clout has only grown, writes USA...
State seeks answers on whether it can regulate carbon capture wells
Gov. John Bel Edwards is seeking answers from the federal government about if, and when, Louisiana will get the authority to regulate wells used in carbon capture.
‘LaPolitics’: 30 bills already filed for upcoming session
With the special session out of the way, we can fully turn our attention to the upcoming regular session that convenes on April 10.
Legislature sitting on $106M in reserve funding
The Louisiana Legislature ended its last budget cycle June 30 with $106.5 million worth of reserve funding.
Alford: Republicans reach for more legislative control
As state lawmakers approach their final regular session of the term, outside players like donors, consultants and even other elected officials are plotting paths to gain more Republican seats in the House and Senate during the fall elections.
What comes next in state’s effort to ease insurance crisis?
The Louisiana Legislature gave final approval Friday to a $45 million deposit from the state’s general fund into an incentive fund meant to lure...
Legislature approves $45M in funding in effort to draw insurers to state
A $45 million funding bill to address soaring homeowner insurance rates in hurricane-battered Louisiana was overwhelmingly approved by Louisiana lawmakers today and sent to Gov. John Bel Edwards for his signature.
‘LaPolitics’: Kennedy says governor’s race not set
LaPolitics: You decided against running for governor, but you’re still in a position to influence the election. Do you plan on supporting a candidate?...
Are grants to bolster roofs part of the home insurance solution?
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a program that would provide grants of up to $10,000 for homeowners to hurricane-proof their roofs as one way to...
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.
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.
