Support for Smokable Marijuana Wafting Through LA LegislatureSupport for Smokable Marijuana Wafting Through LA LegislatureLouisiana Legislators are moving forward on smokable medical marijuana legislation in the first weeks of the new session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bills Legalizing, Taxing Marijuana FiledBills Legalizing, Taxing Marijuana FiledThe lawmaker is framing the bill as a way to raise revenue and as a way to ease the burden on the state's criminal justice system.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Louisiana Gas Tax Hike Proposal Shelved at Least for NowLouisiana Gas Tax Hike Proposal Shelved at Least for NowThat proposed .22 cent increase in fuel taxes in Louisiana will not be debated in the upcoming session of the legislature. There is a simple reason why. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
New State Motto Proposed for LouisianaNew State Motto Proposed for LouisianaThe proposed legislation would change the state's current motto, "Union, Justice, Confidence" which has been in use for decades. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
$250 Hazard Pay for Louisiana Workers Nears Passage$250 Hazard Pay for Louisiana Workers Nears PassageThe $250 hazardous pay stipend would be sent to Louisiana's frontline workers who meet certain requirements. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Support for State’s Gaming IndustryLouisiana Lawmakers Debate Support for State’s Gaming IndustryLouisiana lawmakers debate the real cost of offering tax-free promotional play to the state's gaming industry. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Contemplates Hazard Bonus for Front-line WorkersLouisiana Contemplates Hazard Bonus for Front-line WorkersLouisiana lawmakers want to put $250 in the pockets of front-line workers who stayed on the job during the height of the pandemic. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Fantasy Sports Taxation Plan Heads for Louisiana HouseFantasy Sports Taxation Plan Heads for Louisiana HouseThe Louisiana House is set to debate tax rates for online fantasy sports after the measure was approved by a House committee yesterday. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Bill to Lower Car Insurance Moves Forward in Louisiana LegislatureBill to Lower Car Insurance Moves Forward in Louisiana LegislatureA state House committee approved a bill on Tuesday that would lower car insurance in Louisiana.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Louisiana Lawmaker Trying to Make Daylight Saving Time PermanentLouisiana Lawmaker Trying to Make Daylight Saving Time PermanentLouisiana state representative Dodi Horton filed a bill to end the semi-annual time change in the state.Jude WalkerJude Walker
Louisiana House Shows Self-Indulgent WaysLouisiana House Shows Self-Indulgent WaysWhat happened to voting for the will of the people? Matt ParkerMatt Parker
Bill Passes That Allows ‘Home of the Who Dat Nation’ To Be Added To Welcome SignsBill Passes That Allows ‘Home of the Who Dat Nation’ To Be Added To Welcome SignsWelcome signs that greet visitors to the great state of Louisiana will soon get an addition to them. Jude WalkerJude Walker