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?”
Louisiana Legislature passes permanent teacher pay proposal; …
Nov 22, 2024 · Two pieces of legislation that would make a temporary pay raise for K-12 teachers and school support workers permanent received final passage Friday in the Louisiana Legislature, but voters have to approve a constitutional amendment before the money appears in their paychecks next school year.
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.
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.
Louisiana voters approve four constitutional amendments
Dec 7, 2024 · Amendment 2: Budget wait time – YES 66%. In their 2023 session, legislators took until the final day to hammer out details for the state budget, giving most members less than 30 minutes to review the $52 billion spending plan before its approval.
Company plans to turn garbage and wood into biofuels at $1.35 …
Sep 17, 2024 · A Toronto-based energy company announced plans Tuesday for a new facility in Louisiana that would burn wood and garbage to produce what it considers “renewable” biofuels, though some critics question their sustainability.
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)
Lawmakers, public face steep learning curve for Gov. Landry’s tax ...
Oct 4, 2024 · A flat tax foundation. Landry wants to follow the burgeoning trend of states that have moved from a graduated income tax, where rates increase based on one’s income, to a flat tax — with everyone paying the same percentage regardless of their income.