louisiana state legislature

Louisiana Legislature Considers Major Changes to State Employment

News Summary The Louisiana Legislature is advancing Senate Bill 8, which seeks to transfer the authority over state employee classifications…

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Louisiana Legislators Approve $2 Million for College Athletics

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers have passed a plan to allocate nearly $2 million annually from sports gambling tax revenue to…

2 months ago

Louisiana Leaders Urge Investment in Southern University

News Summary Outgoing LSU President William Tate calls for greater investment in Southern University, highlighting historical financial disparities between the…

2 months ago

Louisiana Faces Legislative Crossroads with Carbon Capture Technology

News Summary Louisiana is at a legislative crossroads as it implements Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) technology, which is crucial…

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Louisiana Passes Senate Bill 14 for Nutrition Reform

News Summary Louisiana has passed Senate Bill 14, targeting nutrition reform in schools, restaurants, and food manufacturers. This legislation aims…

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Louisiana Lawmakers Address Toll Issues on Belle Chasse Bridge

News Summary Louisiana lawmakers have approved a resolution to investigate the tolling process on the Belle Chasse Bridge, addressing resident…

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Louisiana Lawmakers Pass House Bill 674 to Revamp Ethics Laws

News Summary Louisiana has passed House Bill 674, a sweeping change to the state's ethics laws that may reduce accountability…

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Louisiana Senate Approves Reduced Funding for LA GATOR Program

News Summary The Louisiana Senate Finance Committee has approved a budget that cuts funding for the LA GATOR Private School…

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Louisiana Legislature Allocates $7 Million for LIV Golf Tournament in New Orleans

News Summary The Louisiana Legislature has proposed a $7 million allocation to attract the LIV Golf tournament to New Orleans.…

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Louisiana’s Tax Cut Legislation Faces Delay in Senate

News Summary A comprehensive tax cut package in Louisiana has been stalled in the Senate, with discussions postponed until 2025.…

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