Louisiana Politics

Education organizations meet at State Capitol to discuss legislative session

By Alex Deiro
Education continues to be a hot topic in this legislative session, and educators and teachers unions are gearing up for more hot debate this year.
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Black market on tobacco exists no matter what the tax, what the price

By Danielle Grossman
Even though there will most likely be no tax increase on tobacco this year, there is always a possibility for the future.

Lawmakers to weigh $0.36 per pack tobacco tax

By Alex Deiro
Today legislators will hear the pros and cons of accepting a $0.36 cent per pack tax increase, as opposed to a bill yesterday that proposed a $1.05 increase.

$1.05 per pack tax hike is off the table for now due to lack of committee support

By Alex Deiro
If passed House Bill 417 would be responsible for hiking up the price of a pack over a dollar. Something those in favor of the bill were happy to see.

Lawmakers set to discuss tobacco tax

By Alex Deiro
UPDATE: The bill that would have raised the cigarette tax over $1.05 a pack was deferred today. The author of the bill tells NBC33 he decided to defer because he did not believe he would get the votes to pass it through.

State legislators use football to raise big money for veterans

By David Lippman
Democrats and Republicans in the state legislature disagree on many issues. Supporting veterans is not one of them. Almost 40 legislators traded their blue and red for purple and white Sunday in the Truce for Troops Bowl.

Lawmakers, community leaders brainstorm ways to lessen prison population

By Alex Deiro
Louisiana has one of the highest percentages of inmates in the country and some people say it's a problem that needs to be addressed.
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Child advocates rally at State Capitol

By Alex Deiro
Two child abuse prevention organizations held a rally on the steps of the State Capitol today.
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Breakaway school district one step closer to creation

By Alex Deiro
It’s a new session, but an old familiar subject; the bill to create the Breakaway School district passed through the Senate Education Committee Thursday without opposition from committee members.

BREC’s alcohol ordinance signed by Mayor Holden

By BREC
East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden this week signed the ordinance passed by the Metro Council which will allow BREC to serve and sell alcohol at select facilities in a much more efficient and customer-oriented pro! cess.

Louisiana congressman introduced bill to eliminate government funded oil-paintings

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By Samantha Morgan
A Louisiana congressman introduced a bill today that would eliminate government funded oil-paintings.

Lawmakers to discuss bills dealing with the breakaway school district

By Alex Deiro
The Senate Committee on Education will take a look at two bills that would set up and clear the way for the proposed breakaway school district, also known as the Southeast Baton Rouge Community School District.
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Bill restricting federal government's reach on semi-automatic weapon bans moves forward

By Alex Deiro
The battle over gun control wages on right here in Louisiana. Those for and against gun restrictions got pretty heated Wednesday morning discussing close to a dozen proposed gun laws.
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Advocates for cigarette tax increase rally at the State Capitol

By Alex Deiro
Dozens of people filled the steps of the State Capitol today, pushing for an increase in the cigarette tax.

Former governors meet to discuss changes in Louisiana, taxes

By David Lippman
A rare meeting of all four living former governors of Louisiana took place at an LSU government panel.