A measure to revamp the film tax credit program is nearing final legislative passage as it heads back to the Senate for approval on changes made by the House. The lower chamber overwhelmingly supported this bill, as it passed on an 89-8 vote. But Slidell Representative Kevin Pearson thinks our priorities are not in the right place…:
Cut 7 (08) “health care”
Under the measure, 180 million dollars in tax credits would go to producers each year, but would decrease to 150 million after three years.

A Covington lawmaker is disappointed his bill died in committee without a fair hearing. State Representative Paul Hollis sought to make it easier for large districts to recall an elected official. He says he was only afforded seven minutes to discuss his bill in front of the panel…:
Cut 10 (09) “bipartisan”
He says he plans to bring the legislation back next year.

The Daily Advertiser has called for House Speaker Taylor Barras to step down over the fact that not much has been accomplished in the current legislative session. The Republican from New Iberia is accused by his local publication of not being able to lead lawmakers effectively. UL-Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross doesn’t think what’s happening at the Capitol is entirely Barras fault…:
CUT 13 (06) “ungovernable”
The editorial says Louisiana’s problems will not come from this House in its present form with Barras at the helm.