The Louisiana House gave final legislative approval Thursday afternoon to two measures that would allow certain non-manufacturing businesses to be exempt from local property taxes to help with state industry recruitment efforts. The House voted 94-0 for the Senate version … Continue reading
On a 39-0 vote, the state Senate advanced a $25.6 billion state spending plan Thursday that funds hospitals, schools and other state services. Few questions were asked on House Bill 1, the state operating budget for the fiscal year that … Continue reading
Debate on the state budget bills is under way Thursday morning in the state Senate. State Sen. Jack Donahue, R-Mandeville, started with miscellaneous budget bills before tackling House Bill 1, the $25 billion state operating budget for the fiscal year … Continue reading
Legislation to continue an expiring local tax on rental cars in East Baton Rouge Parish breezed through the state Senate Thursday morning. The Senate made some tweaks to House Bill 971 by state Rep. Regina Barrow, D-Baton Rouge, before voting … Continue reading
The state Senate voted 38-0 Thursday morning in favor of legislation that would allow Louisiana taxpayers to opt against receiving income tax refunds on debit cards. The state Department of Revenue’s shift from paper checks to the debit cards in … Continue reading
Louisiana boasts only eight midwives. Yet, senator after senator went to the microphone on the state Senate floor Thursday morning on legislation involving them. At issue was Senate Bill 320 by state Sen. Danny Martiny, R-Metairie. The measure involves health … Continue reading
The Louisiana Senate gave final legislative passage Thursday to a bill aimed at further restricting abortions in Louisiana. The Senate voted 33-3 to concur in House amendments to the legislation and shipped it to Gov. Bobby JIndal’s desk for signing … Continue reading
ISSUES TO WATCH THURSDAY HB1 The state’s budget for the fiscal year beginning July is scheduled for a vote by the full state Senate. SB47 Final average compensation is scheduled for a vote by the full Louisiana House of Representatives. … Continue reading