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State looks to reallocate $8M in unused COVID relief money
Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder discussed a variety of considerations Tuesday for the current legislative session, including reallocating roughly $8 million unused money from COVID-19...
Broome’s administration: St. George Transition District doesn’t legally exist
Louisiana lawmakers have announced four of the five directors for the St. George Transition District, which would be the temporary taxing authority for the proposed new city.
NFIB backs Gov. Edwards on trust fund but opposes minimum wage hike
The Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business backs Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposal to spend $550 million in one-time funding to shore up the unemployment insurance trust fund, director Dawn Starns McVea says.
Gov. Edwards ending COVID-19 emergency declaration
A public health emergency declaration in effect since March 2020 will end Wednesday in Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards told state lawmakers in a wide-ranging speech on the first day of the 2022 regular legislative session.
Audit gives Louisiana good marks on election integrity
A review of Louisiana’s election processes and procedures found that state officials largely follow practices to ensure the integrity of outcomes when voters head to the polls.
LABI’s session focus: education, unemployment trust fund and infrastructure
The state’s top business lobby will push to allow families to divert a portion of the state dollars allocated for their children into savings accounts that could be used for private school tuition, tutoring or other services.
Investigator: State Police ignored recommendation to arrest trooper in Ronald Greene case
An in-house Louisiana State Police investigator says his recommendation to supervisors to have a trooper arrested following the in-custody death of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist, was ignored.
Louisiana congressional delegation criticizes lack of storm relief funding
Members of Louisiana’s congressional delegation tried unsuccessfully to include more storm damage relief in the omnibus spending bill approved by Congress on Thursday, though they haven’t given up the fight, The Center Square reports.
‘LaPolitics’: Fundraising rush precedes start of regular session
The last-minute fundraising dash is underway at the Capitol as lawmakers inch toward their 2022 regular session, which will be convened Monday at noon. Of course, that’s also when the legislative fundraising ban begins.
Ascension weighs development changes before scheduled end of moratorium
Ascension Parish government will hold public meetings next week to discuss potential changes to its development code.
Edwards draws both praise and criticism after congressional map veto
Voting rights advocates have praised Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards’ decision to veto a congressional redistricting plan that didn’t create a second majority-Black district, but they've also criticized the Democratic governor for allowing legislative district maps that don’t increase minority representation to become law.
Gov. Edwards’ veto of congressional map sets up showdown with GOP lawmakers
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards vetoed a new congressional redistricting plan for the state Wednesday night because it lacks a second majority-Black district.
Transportation infrastructure tops BRAC’s list of legislative priorities
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber today announced the priorities for which the organization will advocate during the 2022 regular session of the Louisiana Legislature, which begins Monday, March 14.
Alford: Session could produce multiple collisions
State lawmakers will convene their regular session at noon next Monday, putting a number of political and policy issues on a collision course over the next three months.
State Rep. Tanner Magee calls for constitutional convention
Louisiana House Speaker Pro Tem Tanner Magee is calling for a limited constitutional convention to amend language regarding tax structure, dedicated revenues and fiscal...
‘LaPolitics’: For Conservative Caucus, it’s all about staying on message
With a dominating presence in the Legislature's lower chamber and their own caucus, House conservatives are eager to influence this year’s regular session—and maybe...
State legislator wants to remove some Louisiana NIL rules
A state lawmaker wants to remove some of the restrictions governing how Louisiana college athletes can profit from their name, image and likeness.
State lawmaker proposes term limits for assessors, sheriffs
A state legislator is proposing term limits for local assessors and sheriffs, who are among the most influential local officials in their jurisdictions.
GOP wants to end Russian oil imports to US, boost domestic production
Republican elected officials across the U.S. are criticizing President Joe Biden over his energy policies and urging his administration to do more to ramp...
Seeking net-zero
Gov. John Bel Edwards has Louisiana on a path to “net-zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, but industry officials worry change is happening too fast.
