Governor John Bel Edwards kicked off the regular session today by laying out his legislative agenda, and tearing into lawmakers who failed to fix the fiscal cliff. As part of his agenda, the governor proposed an economic plan that he says would cut back on unnecessary regulations hampering the state’s economy. He says Louisiana has some of the most burdensome occupational licensing restrictions in the nation.
The governor also touched on the minimum wage, equal pay, and sportsman’s licenses.
Time is running out for the Saints and Drew Brees to come to an agreement before free agency opens Wednesday. Brees turned 39 in January, and Saints analyst Mike Detillier says that adds to the complication.
Lawmakers are back at the capital today to begin the regular session, a week after the special session failed to find a resolution for a one-billion-dollar budget shortfall. LAPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says the backbiting and harsh words that were slung around between legislators will have an impact. They need to work together to consider over 1,000 non revenue related bills…
LSU president F. King Alexander is standing behind his decision to institute a zero tolerance policy on hazing in the Greek system. In the wake of the death of Maxwell Gruver the school commissioned a group to come up with a plan. Alexander says the restrictions on alcohol are to protect students, but wants to remind people the Greek system is a valuable asset for the university…