Category Archives: Politics & Government
Louisiana Motor Transport Association expresses concern for the future of trucking industry
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is out with its biggest current concerns for the trucking industry. Executive Director Renee Amar says at the top of the list is soaring insurance premiums. "...
Nov 12, 2024
Governor Landry's tax reform moves to the House Floor for debate
The Louisiana House Ways & Means Committee approved several bills central to Governor Jeff Landry's tax reform agenda, moving them to the House floor for further debate. Key elements include a fla...
Nov 12, 2024
House Committee approves legislation to slash the corporate income tax, while also eliminating the state's film tax credit program
Components of Governor Jeff Landry's massive tax reform plan continue to receive favorable approval from the House Ways and Means Committee. The panel has approved legislation to lower the corporate i...
Nov 11, 2024 Jeffrey Schwartz / CC
Governor Jeff Landry possible candidate for Trumps U.S. Attorney General
According to a recent New York Post article, Governor Jeff Landry is being considered for the role of attorney general in President-elect Donald Trump's administration. Landry, who became Louisiana's ...
Nov 11, 2024
Louisiana Film Leaders argue their case to save film tax incentive
The Louisiana Legislature is reviewing proposed tax code changes, including potential reductions to the state's film tax credits, sparking debate among industry advocates and lawmakers. During the Hou...
Nov 09, 2024 Riksarkivet (National Archives of Norway)
Reports: live tiger, not Mike VII, to take the field before LSU game vs. Alabama
It appears that LSU will have a live tiger on the field for Saturday night's game against Alabama. Louisiana Illuminator, a Louisiana Radio Network news partner, broke the story Thursday, citing an in...
Nov 08, 2024 Akulatraxas / CC
Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise in good position for GOP Leadership Election
Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise are seeking reelection to their House leadership roles in advance of the GOP's internal elections scheduled for next week. ULM Political Science ...
Nov 08, 2024 Courtesy of Steve Scalise on X.com
Governor Jeff Landry goes before Louisiana House Ways and Means Committee to push his tax plan
Debate is underway at the State Capitol on Governor Jeff Landry's tax plan that seeks to lower income taxes for all workers, but sales taxes would be added to 41 activities currently not taxed. Landry...
Nov 07, 2024
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy set to chair HELP Committee
The U.S. political landscape remains in flux as the House of Representatives awaits resolution, but former President Donald Trump holds a strong mandate and influence over the Republican-controlled Se...
Nov 07, 2024 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
Governor Jeff Landry kicks off Louisiana special session on tax reform with a call to action
Governor Jeff Landry opened a special session on tax reform by making the case the state's current tax code is the reason why Louisiana ranks last on so many lists. Landry says change is desperately n...
Nov 07, 2024 Stuart Seeger / CC
