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St. George verdict expected in a few weeks as trial ends
The St. George incorporation trial ended today with the judge saying he will issue a ruling in the next few weeks.
Gov. Edwards renews push for bridge funding after higher revenue projection
Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking Baton Rouge business leaders to urge lawmakers to support dedicating $500 million for a new Mississippi River bridge in the Capital Region.
PAR cautions state legislators to treat budget bonus as short-term boost
Most of the additional money recognized Monday by Louisiana’s Revenue Estimating Conference should be treated like a short-term largesse as it relates to the...
Legislature considers repealing some license requirements for housing subcontractors
Louisiana lawmakers are considering a proposal that would repeal certain licensing requirements for residential construction subcontractors.
More than 300 officials throughout Louisiana sign letter backing local ITEP control
More than 300 local elected officials from throughout Louisiana have signed an open letter to the Legislature,
Troubled waters
The Southern Hills Aquifer is a critical Capital Region asset, but overuse has it under threat from saltwater intrusion.
‘LaPolitics’: Incumbent mayors rejected by voters across state
Nearly every incumbent mayor on the ballot last weekend (five out of six) lost their jobs. Voters fired mayors in Bunkie, Mansfield, Natchez, St....
House committee moves bill to wean Louisiana off sales tax hike
Legislation to wean the state off of a temporary 0.45% sales tax ahead of its expiration in 2025 cleared the House Committee on Ways and Means this week.
Cassidy: Student loan forgiveness is disproportionately beneficial, but not TOPS
Student loan forgiveness disproportionately benefits high-income people, says Sen. Bill Cassidy, but that’s not the case for Louisiana’s TOPS program.
BRAC remains hopeful about session, including Mississippi River bridge funding
Baton Rouge Area Chamber officials are “reasonably optimistic” about their priorities making it through the current legislative session
Louisiana debates charging EV, hybrid owners annual fee
Legislation to charge Louisiana drivers who own electric or hybrid vehicles an annual state road usage fee cleared the House Transportation Committee Monday, USA Today Network reports.
Bill advances to reduce Louisiana’s temporary sales tax
Louisiana lawmakers want to address the so-called fiscal cliff that arrives in mid-2025 when a temporary portion of the state sales tax expires, eliminating...
St. George incorporation trial begins today
The trial involving the lawsuit to prevent the incorporation of St. George begins today at the 19th Judicial District Court in Baton Rouge.
Louisiana lawmakers consider lifting certain restrictions on craft brewers
A state House of Representatives committee has advanced legislation that craft brewers say will help their industry grow.
‘LaPolitics’: How legislators are transitioning to campaign mode
Republicans split between being pro-Trump and anti-Trump don’t have to wonder which side U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is on.
Louisiana Survey shows growing polarization over abortion
The final installment of the Louisiana Survey, released today, suggests that Louisiana residents are split almost evenly over whether to maintain legal access to...
Legislation to create new type of loan for low-income borrowers draws critics
State Sen. Rick Ward, R-Port Allen, has proposed creating the “credit access loan,” a new type of financial product for Louisiana, intended for borrowers who can’t qualify for a bank loan.
ITEP constitutional amendment scheduled for Senate vote today
The Louisiana Senate today will take up a proposal to put on the ballot a constitutional amendment that would require local approval and job creation or retention when granting property tax exemptions for manufacturing projects.
As gambling industry grows, Legislature looks to curb addiction
Louisiana's Legislature is debating a bill that would require mobile sports betting operators to adopt a program that currently bans gambling addicts from casinos,...
Alford: Session highlights local governments vs. industry divide
Louisiana Capitol served as a good reminder that the divide between local governments and business and industry is alive and well.
