A Senate committee approved legislation today that gives riverboat casinos the opportunity to move on land and add more gaming space. Lake Charles Senator Ronnie Johns says his legislation is not an attempt to expand gaming…
The bill nearly didn’t make it out of committee, after Shreveport Senator Greg Tarver raised concerns about the lack of minorities in casino management positions…
The bill now heads to the Senate Floor. It faces opposition from religious leaders. A pastor from Ponchatoula says the Louisiana Department of Health has estimated that problem gambling costs the state 845-million dollars per year.
Recent Louisiana flood victims can qualify for flood rebate dollars by re-filing 2016 tax returns. If you lost more than 500 dollars that wasn’t covered by insurance or government grants, during the flood, you can deduct the difference from your 2016 income tax return. Some residents could make significant adjustments to their tax returns for significant cash. Plus, Baton Rouge area CPA Bryan Lagarde says you have another year and a half before you must file.
Mississippi’s governor has signed a bill that bans abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy instead of the current 20th week. A similar bill has been introduced by Shreveport Senator John Milkovich. During his appearance on Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster, he says he hopes his bill is a first step towards a total abortion ban…
A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order against the new Mississippi law.