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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...
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.
Treasurer John Schroder announces bid for governor
Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder has joined the governor’s race alongside Attorney General Jeff Landry as the second statewide-elected GOP official vying to replace term-limited...
Metro Council will again consider repeal of stormwater district
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council on Wednesday may officially repeal the stormwater district they voted to create in September.
Insurance dominates new Louisiana laws for 2023
Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners with damage claims in the...
Who will enter governor’s race now that Sen. Kennedy won’t?
A lukewarm flirtation from U.S. Sen. John Kennedy about a possible run for Louisiana governor turned cold Wednesday when he announced he would forgo...
From ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Steel Magnolias,’ what Louisiana leaders love to watch
Louisiana looked at one point to be turning into Hollywood South thanks to general tax benefits for movies and television shows shot in the state.
