Louisiana Politics

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.
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Bill to ban more synthetic drugs passes through house committee

By Alex Deiro
A bill that would outlaw more synthetic cannabinoids and bath salt type drugs - is one step closer to being made law.

Child advocates to visit State Capitol tomorrow

By Child Advocacy Centers
Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) and CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, will join hundreds of other child and family advocates at the Capitol on April 18.

House committees set to discuss gun control, education and healthcare

By Alex Deiro
The House Education committee will get a chance to discuss bills that work to delay major education legislation from the 2012 session including teacher evaluation systems.
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Black Caucus proposes $0.36 tobacco tax hike to drum up revenue

By Alex Deiro
Members of the Legislative Black Caucus are dropping all but one of their tax reform bills.
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Clergy members rally at State Capitol, keeping an eye on tax reform

By Alex Deiro
Clergy members are converging on the State Capitol once again. Even though the Governor Jindal's tax plan is dead, faith leaders say there's still work to do.

Session continues in to day six

By Alex Deiro
As the legislative session heads into its second week legislators are set to start voting on legislation.

Tobacco tax hike deferred for now

By Alex Deiro
Several bills that would raise the price of a pack of cigarettes are being put off for now, and smokers are breathing a sigh of relief.

Governor's Jindal's proposed tax plan dropped in House committee

By Alex Deiro
Governor Bobby Jindal’s hopes of repealing the income tax and pushing through a large tax plan overhaul have been stalled once again.
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State representative proposes tax on plastic bags to help struggling programs

By Alex Deiro
Paper or plastic? It’s an easy question that could soon become a more difficult decision.

Saggy Pants ban in Terrebonne Parish hits below the belt

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By Tyler Wing
The Terrebonne Parish Council voted to outlaw saggy pants. Anyone caught wearing their pants hanging below the waist is subject to a fine.
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Bill proposes TOPS scholarships to be available to international students

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By Alex Deiro
Graduates from outside the country could soon be able to take advantage of TOPS scholarships.
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Lawmakers continue to question Earl K Long closure

By Alex Deiro
The fall out at the capitol from the Earl K Long/Our Lady of the Lake merger continued Thursday. This time with a last minute house concurrent resolution on the floor to stop the privatization of state hospitals.

Jindal to visit New Hampshire, stoking 2016 speculation

By Mark Preston - CNN
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will headline a GOP fundraiser next month in New Hampshire, a move that will fuel speculation he is seriously eyeing a bid for the Republican presidential nomination.