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Third Special Session Of The Year Appearing Likely
Say it ain't so! Talks of a third special session to fix the state budget woes are circulating around Baton Rouge.
State Tax Renewal Fails In House By 7 Votes
It's lights out for a tax renewal that would cover about half of the state's looming budget gap.
Mississippi Fast Tracks Sports Betting Regulations
The state of Mississippi is quickly preparing to take sports wagers in its many casinos. Is Louisiana missing the riverboat?
Dog The Bounty Hunter Coming to Lafayette
Dog the Bounty Hunter is coming to Lafayette on Saturday, May 12th. But don't worry, we're pretty sure he's not going to be here to pick anyone up for jumping bail.
Kennedy Wants Tariffs To Include Chinese Crawfish And Shrimp
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy has written a letter to the White House suggesting that Chinese seafood should be included in any discussion of higher tariffs.
LA Revenue Shortfall Declines By $346 Million?
The state's Revenue Estimating Conference estimates the fiscal cliff may not be as steep as earlier expected.
Louisiana Senator Kennedy Lectures Mark Zuckerberg [Video]
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy offered Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, some rather blunt and plain-spoken advice on how to fix Facebook.
Edwards: End Regular Session Early To Address Fiscal Cliff
Republican leadership says they are in favor of a special session because the numbers don’t quite add up.
Teacher Gun Bill Fails In House Committee
Lawmakers debated more than two hours over the issue that was killed in committe on a 7-9 vote.
Gov. Releases Plan For Spending $123 Million In Surplus Funds
Governor John Bel Edwards is seeking legislative approval for his plan on how to spend 123 million dollars in surplus dollars.
LCG Summit Yields “Unity” As Solution To Budget Woes
After a three-hour summit hosted by LCG's Revenue Committee, few solutions were offered, but many concerns were voiced.
GOP Sen. Cortez Files Bill To Overhaul DOTD
In hopes of fixing the backlog of projects, copious construction time frames and oversight miscues, Cortez filed Senate Bill 498.
Bill To Fight School Bullying Heads To Senate
The bill gives teachers a wide leniency to teachers to “take all steps deemed necessary” to the bullying, including involving the police, and personally restraining the offending student.
Gov. Calls For Fewer Partisan Battles In Regular Session
The special session was notable for its stark partisan divides, which Edwards says were the worst he’s seen in a decade.
The Ross Report: One Session Down, Another Coming Monday (AUDIO)
Rep. Jean-Paul Coussan discusses the recent special session and talks preparations for the regular session starting in a couple of days.
Solve The Louisiana Budget Crisis By Playing An Online Game
This might be the best way to get real input from real Louisiana residents about our looming budget shortfall.
Could Legalized Pot Could Solve Louisiana’s Budget Crisis?
A Baton Rouge lawmaker believes his legislation could help make Louisiana's budget problems go up in smoke.
Three Videos That Sum Up What Happened In The Special Session
If you didn't keep up with the special legislative session that just concluded. Here are three videos that tell you all you need to know in under 45 seconds.
Governor Wants Secretary Of State Tom Schedler To Resign
Governor John Bel Edwards is calling on Secretary of State Tom Schedler to resign immediately.
White House Communications Director Hope Hicks Resigning
The news comes a day after Hicks was interviewed for nine hours by the panel investigating Russia interference in the 2016 election