We’re a week away from the start of the 2019 legislative session, and since it’s an odd numbered year legislators will be tasked with taking on tax and revenue issues from the start. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy Alford says there’s one problem though…
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Alford says that’s because the Revenue Estimating Conference cannot agree on just how much revenue the state will take in this year. Speaker Taylor Barras is opposing the other three members recommendation to raise the forecast from last year.
Gonzales Representative Clay Schexnayder is proposing to legalize hemp production in Louisiana. Last year’s federal farm bill permits states to regulate and grow hemp if they so choose. He says the crop is a cash cow…
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A proposed law to be introduced during the upcoming session could see Louisiana drivers having to put down their cell phones in favor of a hands free device. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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Port Barre Police are searching for a suspected runaway 15-year-old girl who was last seen getting off the bus at Port Barre High School. Authorities says Domeanna Spell, a 5’2 white female with long light brown hair, is potentially with a 47-year-old Cory Disotel, who may be traveling in his 2003 silver Honda Civic.