What Louisiana constitutional amendments are on the ballot? PAR ...
Oct 7, 2024 · Nov. 5. Amendment 1 What it says: “Do you support an amendment to require that federal revenues received by the state generated from Outer Continental Shelf alternative or renewable energy production be deposited into the Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund?”
Experts warn oil and gas can't save Louisiana’s economy — even …
Nov 17, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has promised to lift roadblocks to oil and gas production and approve construction of more than a dozen liquefied natural gas terminals in Louisiana and elsewhere. At the same time, a special session in the Louisiana Legislature that began Nov. 6 seeks to cut state taxes ...
Louisiana legislators consider giving themselves the authority to …
Nov 12, 2024 · Business courts exist in roughly half of states and take on several different forms, Morris said at a legislative hearing last week. But they are still a relatively recent phenomenon, popping up in most of those places over the last 25 years.
U.S. House of Representatives, 2nd District (2024 Voter Guide ...
Troy Carter Sr. Democrat • Incumbent Carter has represented the 2nd Congressional District since 2021. He was previously a state senator and New Orleans City Council member with Algiers at the heart of his district.
Louisiana voters approve four constitutional amendments
Dec 7, 2024 · Amendment 2: Budget wait time – YES 66%. In their 2023 session, legislators took until the final day to hammer out details for the state budget, giving most members less than 30 minutes to review the $52 billion spending plan before its approval.
Texas follows Louisiana’s lead to reclassify reproductive care drugs …
Nov 14, 2024 · A Texas lawmaker has filed a bill that would reclassify two reproductive health care drugs as controlled substances, which would place restrictions on their access.
Trump unveils his lineup for FDA, CDC and surgeon general
Nov 22, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump announced his choices to lead the country’s top public health agencies, as well as his pick for surgeon general.
How Louisiana tax burdens might shift under Gov. Landry’s …
Oct 9, 2024 · The chief proponent of Gov. Jeff Landry’s plan to revise Louisiana’s tax structure is touting what he considers some of its more progressive aspects, but some critics say the plan overall would benefit the wealthy at the expense of regular Louisiana taxpayers.
Louisiana’s legislative leaders say they have a tax deal; final votes ...
Nov 21, 2024 · Louisiana Speaker of the House Phillip DeVillier, R-Eunice, left, and Senate President Cameron Henry, R-Metairie, speak in the Louisiana House of Representatives on the opening day of a legislative special session, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge (Hilary Scheinuk/The Advocate, Pool)
Landry, Republicans score major political victory with income tax …
Nov 22, 2024 · Gov. Jeff Landry scored one of the biggest victories of his political career Friday when he managed to push major corporate and personal income tax cuts through the Louisiana Legislature, apparently without leaving the state chronically underfunded.