New Laws in Louisiana Set to Take Effect on January 1New Laws in Louisiana Set to Take Effect on January 1As with every year, there are a number of laws in Louisiana that will go into effect on New Year's Day.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Georgia Suspends Taxes on Gas, Should Louisiana Do That?Georgia Suspends Taxes on Gas, Should Louisiana Do That?Gas is over .30 cents cheaper in Georgia this morning, should Louisiana driver's be allowed to get a break at the pump too? How much would that really cost?Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
2,600 Violations for Louisiana's Imported Shrimp Law Yet No Fines2,600 Violations for Louisiana's Imported Shrimp Law Yet No FinesLaws on the books to protect Louisiana's Shrimping industry are not being enforced and we should all be asking why. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana 3rd Graders Will Likely Have New Literacy TestingLouisiana 3rd Graders Will Likely Have New Literacy TestingSenator Mizell believes that improving children's ability to read can spawn much better outcomes in the child's later life.Gary McCoyGary McCoy
Louisiana to Study High-Speed Chases, Essential or Claiming Lives Unnecessarily?Louisiana to Study High-Speed Chases, Essential or Claiming Lives Unnecessarily?A new task force has been formed to look into high-speed chases.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Louisiana Gun Owners Could Qualify for $500 Tax CreditsLouisiana Gun Owners Could Qualify for $500 Tax CreditsNew legislation, if passed, could put extra tax savings in the pockets of responsible gun owners in Louisiana. See if you qualify. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Legislature Kills Their Own Pay Raise After Outrage Over Teacher PayLouisiana Legislature Kills Their Own Pay Raise After Outrage Over Teacher PayIt would appear that while teachers may yet get a pay raise, legislators are stuck with their current salary, per diem, and other benefits.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Increasing Louisiana's Minimum Wage - It's Not Dead YetIncreasing Louisiana's Minimum Wage - It's Not Dead YetA surprising turn of events at yesterday's meetings in the Louisiana Legislature might results in higher compensation for Louisiana workers. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Rape, Incest Exceptions to Louisiana’s Abortion Ban Fail in House CommitteeRape, Incest Exceptions to Louisiana’s Abortion Ban Fail in House CommitteeThe bill would have added exceptions for rape and incest to Louisiana's abortion law, which is one of the strictest in the nation.Joe CunninghamJoe Cunningham
Legislature Acts on Louisiana Minimum Wage IncreaseLegislature Acts on Louisiana Minimum Wage IncreaseLouisiana lawmakers have voted on a proposed increase in the state's minimum hourly wage. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
238% Pay Increase For Louisiana Legislators Moving Forward 238% Pay Increase For Louisiana Legislators Moving ForwardAn enormous pay raise for Louisiana legislators has cleared its first hurdle in the Louisiana House of Representatives. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Recreational Marijuana Legislation 'Nipped in the Bud' Louisiana Recreational Marijuana Legislation 'Nipped in the Bud' The legislation's author calls the procedural move to defer her recreational marijuana bill "fearmongering". Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells