A bill to extend the state’s film tax credit program from 2025 to 2035 receives approval in the House. Opponents say the 150-million dollar tax credit program does not provide the state with a great return on investment, but New Orleans Representative Mandie Landry disagrees…
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The measure heads to the Senate, but the Louisiana Film Entertainment Association is not happy with an amendment that reduces the tax credit over time.

A bill to increase the annual pay of lawmakers from 16,800 to 60-thousand dollars receives a hearing in the House Governmental Affairs Committee today. Gretna Representative Joe Marino has talked with other legislators about his proposal….
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Governor Edwards has also indicated he supports the bill.

A bill to ban the hand-held use of a cell phone while driving passes its first hurdle in the legislature as the House Transportation Committee passed the legislation on a five to four vote. In support was Jennifer Smith, with “StopDistractions.org”, who says this proposed law will mean fewer car crashes…:
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An opponent to the legislation called it a money grab for police departments. The discussion will continue on the House floor.

There’s a lot of discussion about quality drinking water in the state, so how many water systems are actually below average…
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That’s Louisiana Department of Health Engineer Amanda Ames, who says a low grade does not mean that water is unsafe to drink but steps should be taken to improve the water system.