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Lawmakers Return To State Capitol During Election Year
The 2019 legislative session gets underway at noon on Monday. It was very contentious at the State Capitol last year as lawmakers struggled to pass a budget, because of a huge deficit.
Many Louisiana Residents Wrong In How Much They Think They Pay In Taxes
The latest report from the Louisiana Survey shows many residents are wrong when it comes to how much they pay in taxes.
Kennedy Blasts Coach O’s Endorsement Of Edwards
Senator John Kennedy blasted LSU President King Alexander, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron, and Governor Edwards on AM Baton Rouge for a fundraising event on campus where the football coach appeared to endorse Edwards’ reelection effort.
POLL: 5-Cent Gas Tax Hike Has Overall Public Support
The Louisiana Survey says 67 percent of Louisiana residents would support raising the gas tax by five cents to pay for road projects and infrastructure repairs.
Infrastructure Advocate Speaks Out Against Toll Roads
The Louisiana Good Roads Association is asking the state to steer clear of toll roads as the legislature considers how to raise more funds to build a series of much needed bridges.
Heartbeat Abortion Ban Introduced For Upcoming Session
State Senator John Milkovich has pre-filed a bill to ban abortions in Louisiana if the heartbeat of a fetus is detectable.
DCFS: Number Of Juvenile Victims Of Human Trafficking Rose In 2018
The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services releases a report that finds the number of reported juvenile trafficking victims rose by 20% in 2018.
Bill Would Mandate Drug Testing Following Auto & Boat Crashes
A fatal wreck in November 2017 is inspiring a Bossier Parish representative to push an extension of a law that could make drug tests a requirement after serious auto and boating accidents.
Democrats To Prepare Subpoenas For Full Mueller Report
The House Judiciary Committee will prepare subpoenas this week as the Justice Department appears likely to miss an April 2 deadline set by Democrats.
CenturyLink Keeps HQ In Monroe Through 2025
The company, which employs over 2,200 workers in the state at a payroll of 200 million dollars, announced the agreement with Governor Edwards earlier today.
ITEP Change Could Be On The Way
A Baton Rouge Representative is proposing a change to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program.
Bill Proposed To Raise Gas Tax
Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has a bill that would eventually pump billions of dollars into the state’s crumbling infrastructure by raising the gas tax by 18 cents a gallon over the next 12 years.
Legislative Session To Start In 7 Days
Legislators will be tasked with taking on tax and revenue issues.
Bill to regulate industrial hemp filed
Last year’s federal farm bill permits states to regulate and grow hemp if they so choose.
Bill Seeks To Ban Handheld Cellphone Use While Driving
Current law only sees that restriction in place while in a school zone.
LSU basketball’s season ends with loss to Michigan State in Sweet 16
A memorable LSU basketball season ended Friday night in Washington D.C. as Michigan State hit 13 three-pointers in an 80-63 victory over the Tigers.
Lawmaker Pushes To Label Foreign Seafood In La. Restaurants
New legislation could place the country of origin of imported crawfish and shrimp on the local seafood menu.
Abraham crosses million dollar mark
Congressman and Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ralph Abraham raised a million dollars in the first hundred days of his campaign to unseat Governor Edwards.
Republican Governor’s race candidate Eddie Rispone says he’s not a career politician
When asked what makes him stand out from the other candidates, Rispone said he’s a businessman who has been in business a long time, not a politician.
Obamacare signups tanking
Obamacare signups are down 15 percent in Louisiana this year, and the 93,000 enrollees mark the lowest level of participants since the individual market came online in 2014.