Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is running for Senate in 2014. He made the announcement alongside his wife early Wednesday morning via a video on his website.
This year's legislative session could be marked by some of the same battles that dominated last year's session. That is if one teachers' union has anything to say about it.
A new plan to change the way the state pays businesses for services and contracts has sparked a big debate between the State Treasure and Governor Jindal’s office.
One of the most powerful members of the state legislature says he thinks tax reform will get passed this session, but it will not be without a bit of a battle.
The Governor's Office says his new state sales tax will have to be higher than he originally planned.
Instead of 5.88 percent, the state tax rate will have to be 6.25 percent.
The current proposal to reform the state's tax code will impact every Louisiana taxpayer and therefore should be brought before voters in a statewide election, according to State Treasurer John Kennedy.
So far, we've heard a lot from those opposed to Governor Jindal's proposed tax plan; however, a new study out this week says it will actually be good for Louisiana.
Secretary of State Tom Schedler reminds Louisiana voters that Early Voting for the April 6th primary election continues through Saturday, March 30th, EXCLUDING FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH (Good Friday).
Dozens of pastors, priests and clergymen from across the state came together again to speak out against Governor Jindal's tax reform plan.
This time they came with hard numbers.
