Legislation backed by Governor John Bel Edwards’ that called for shifting the tax burden from individuals to businesses died in the House Ways and Means committee. Council for a Better Louisiana President Barry Erwin says it appears the Republican dominated legislature is not interested in overhauling the state’s tax structure…
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Most inmates serving over 180-days in prison wouldn’t have to pay child support while incarcerated under a measure that cleared a House committee. While speaking to the Department of Children and Family Services, Carencro Representative Julie Emerson says an offender is more likely to discuss child support payments, if they don’t have huge debts.:
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The stripper age requirement bill advanced with significant amendments out of a Senate committee today. Jeff Palermo reports…:
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A House committee approved legislation to amend a current state law so-foreign born applicants can obtain a marriage license without a birth certificate. A Lafayette man who was born in an Indonesian refugee camp and doesn’t have a birth certificate has filed a lawsuit, because he’s unable to marry his fiancee.