State Police are investigating a confrontation on the House floor between Bogalusa Representative Malinda White, a Democrat, and Shreveport Representative Alan Seabaugh, a Republican, that ended in White allegedly threatening to get a firearm. The argument was over legislation by White that would have expanded the definition of domestic abuse. White ended up withdrawing the bill Thursday…
Governor Edwards says he’ll look closely at a bill that would increase funding for roads and bridges by an additional 300-million dollars per year. Edwards is concerned that the money is coming out of the general fund, potentially creating shortfalls in other areas of state government, especially after federal coronavirus aid is spent
The Louisiana Budget Project recommends voters reject a “tax swap” tax reform proposal passed by the legislature at the fall ballot. Executive Director Jan Moller says the plan that would lower income tax rates in exchange for eliminating the ability to deduct federal taxes does little to nothing for middle and lower-income Louisianans…
Supporters of the tax swap say it simplifies the state tax code.
It’s free fishing weekend in Louisiana and LDWF spokesperson Gabe Giffin says it’s the perfect opportunity to introduce the sport to someone who’s never been and possibly recruit a new fishing buddy.
You won’t need a fishing license this weekend in Louisiana.