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Panel targets tax incentives as way to eliminate state income tax
A panel of state lawmakers is studying the possible elimination of personal and corporate income taxes in Louisiana.
‘LaPolitics’: Three tax questions for the Ways and Means vice chair
LaPolitics: With reelection for state lawmakers scheduled for next fall and a tax session standing in between now and then, is there an appetite...
Sen. Kennedy has would-be governor candidates playing waiting game
As the election for Louisiana's next governor creeps closer, all eyes are on Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy.
Legislators look to rid Louisiana Constitution of ‘unusual’ language
It comes as no surprise to voters who’ve been asked to decipher proposed amendments that the Louisiana Constitution
Two St. George incorporation appeals in the works ahead of Dec. 12 deadline
Attorneys representing supporters of the incorporation of St. George are preparing briefs to submit to the appellate court ahead of a Dec. 12 deadline.
Legislature planning to take action on homeowner insurance crisisÂ
Unlike what Florida lawmakers are planning for later this month, there will not be a special legislative session to address Louisiana’s growing homeowner insurance crisis.Â
Baton Rouge’s new CAO says military experience will inform new role
Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis, who retired from the U.S. Army after 37 years, will be Mayor Sharon Weston Broome’s chief administrator starting Monday.Â
House votes to prevent rail strike, impose deal on unions
The U.S. House moved urgently Wednesday to head off the looming nationwide rail strike, passing a bill that would bind companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September but rejected by some of the 12 unions involved.
Mayor Broome announces Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis as new CAOÂ
In a significant shake-up of her administration, Mayor Sharon Weston Broome today announced that former Louisiana National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Glenn Curtis will replace Darryl Gissel as the city’s chief administrative officer. Â
PAR commentary: State should avoid using trust fund to cover budget shortfallsÂ
Louisiana has quietly poured more than $1 billion in higher-than-usual business tax collections into a 6-year-old trust fund aimed at lessening the state’s overreliance...
Alford: GOP governor could test Legislature’s newfound independence
As we approach the 2023 statewide election cycle, Republicans are on the verge of capturing a supermajority in both the House and Senate for the first time in modern history.
Will he or won’t he? All eyes on Sen. Kennedy in Louisiana governor’s race
The early months of the 2023 Louisiana governor's race are already full of controversies and cliffhangers, according to USA Today Network. Â
Republican Attorney General...
Oops, bungled language keeps state lawmakers from getting pet project money
For months, Louisiana has struggled to fund a handful of legislators’ controversial pet projects because lawmakers inserted the wrong information into state budget documents or used vague language that financial staff members can’t decipher.Â
Alford: Capitol politics intensify ahead of 2023
The ongoing election cycle and speculation about control of Congress kept most politicos in Louisiana busy and distracted this fall.
Cassidy not running for governor, attention shifts to Kennedy
Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy announced today that he has decided not to run for Louisiana governor next year, opting instead to focus on...
‘LaPolitics’: DC officials stole this week’s news cycle
In the long history of Louisiana’s congressional delegation, few members have been as successful as Steve Scalise, the representative from Jefferson Parish. He’ll shed...
Steve Scalise, Mike Johnson give Louisiana additional clout in new US House
Republican Louisiana U.S. Reps. Steve Scalise and Mike Johnson will be among the leaders at the seat of power in the next GOP-controlled House...
Metro Council to take another look at short-term rental ordinanceÂ
The East Baton Rouge Metro Council today will consider creating rules to govern short-term rentals.
Legislative task force grapples with employment issues related to medical marijuanaÂ
A Louisiana legislative task force held multiple meetings Tuesday to explore and craft recommendations to resolve employment issues concerning medical marijuana.
U.S. Sen. Cassidy will announce this week whether he’ll run for governor
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Baton Rouge Republican, says he has decided whether he will run for governor and will announce his decision later this week.Â
