Livingston Senator Dale Erdey has filed legislation that would create High Occupancy Vehicle lanes also known as HOV lanes in highly congested areas of the state. Erdey says drivers riding solo would not be allowed to drive in the lane, but they would still see benefits…
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A Louisiana Policy Institute for Children report shows the cost of childcare in the state is rapidly rising, up 35 percent from 2010 to 2016. Executive Director Melanie Bronfin says the state should pump more money into early childhood subsidies like California does with its dedicated tobacco tax….
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Sports betting could be legalized this session, and some early childhood proponents have suggested putting that tax money towards the program.

Another change to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program, which is a large property tax break for manufacturers could be possible if one Baton Rouge lawmaker gets his way in the upcoming legislative session. Matt Doyle has the story.
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