Louisiana legislators consider giving themselves the authority to …
Nov 12, 2024 · Business courts exist in roughly half of states and take on several different forms, Morris said at a legislative hearing last week. But they are still a relatively recent phenomenon, popping up in most of those places over the last 25 years.
What Louisiana constitutional amendments are on the ballot? PAR ...
Oct 7, 2024 · Nov. 5. Amendment 1 What it says: “Do you support an amendment to require that federal revenues received by the state generated from Outer Continental Shelf alternative or renewable energy production be deposited into the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund?”
After Francine, President Biden declares disaster in 8 Louisiana ...
Sep 17, 2024 · The damaged remains of J.C. Allen’s home in Bayou Dularge on Sept. 12, 2024, one day after Hurricane Francine made landfall in Terrebonne Parish.
Louisiana’s new permitless concealed weapons law appears …
Mar 19, 2024 · Proposed ballot language in Senate Bill 79. Do you support an amendment to provide that post-conviction bail shall not be solely in the discretion of the judge but shall be allowed only in accordance with bail provisions as provided by the Legislature of Louisiana and that bail for crimes of violence and drug offenses where the proof is evident and the presumption of guilt is great shall not ...
Texas follows Louisiana’s lead to reclassify reproductive care drugs …
Nov 14, 2024 · A Texas lawmaker has filed a bill that would reclassify two reproductive health care drugs as controlled substances, which would place restrictions on their access.
How Louisiana tax burdens might shift under Gov. Landry’s …
Oct 9, 2024 · The chief proponent of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to revise Louisiana’s tax structure is touting what he considers some of its more progressive aspects, but some critics say the plan overall would benefit the wealthy at the expense of regular Louisiana taxpayers.
Louisiana’s legislative leaders say they have a tax deal; final votes ...
Nov 21, 2024 · Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, left, and Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, speak in the Louisiana House of Representatives on the opening day of a legislative special session, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate, Pool)
U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District (2024 Voter Guide ...
Troy Carter Sr. Democrat • Incumbent Carter has represented the 2nd Congressional District since 2021. He was previously a state senator and New Orleans City Council member with Algiers at the heart of his district.
California calls plastics recycling tech a 'stunt.' To Louisiana, it's ...
Oct 22, 2024 · A Louisiana state board is expected to vote Wednesday on millions in tax breaks for an ExxonMobil advanced recycling facility in Baton Rouge, that, by the company’s own admission, won’t create any new, permanent jobs.
Landry, Republicans score major political victory with income tax …
Nov 22, 2024 · Gov. Jeff Landry scored one of the biggest victories of his political career Friday when he managed to push major corporate and personal income tax cuts through the Louisiana Legislature, apparently without leaving the state chronically underfunded.