Category Archives: Politics & Government
LSU Poll: More residents believe the state is heading in the right direction
Researchers from LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication release their findings from the 2019 Louisiana Survey. Director of the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs Dr. Jenee Slocum said th...
Apr 02, 2019
April 16th deadline set on duplication of benefits answers
The feds have agreed to an April 16th deadline on providing an answer on when, and if RESTORE 2016 flood grant money will be available to those who took out SBA loans, A-K-A the "duplication of benefi...
Apr 02, 2019 Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - Louisiana
Legislation proposed that would mandate drug testing following serious auto and boating accidents
A fatal wreck in 2017 that killed a four-year-old girl is inspiring a Bossier City legislator to change state law law so that even drug tests are required for drivers involved in auto and boating acci...
Apr 02, 2019 Chris Yarzab / CC
Legislation filed to rename Interstate 10 "Who Dat Nation Highway"
New Orleans Senator Wesley Bishop is introducing legislation to see the interstate adopt the moniker the "Who Dat Nation Highway." Bishop said the nearly 275 mile stretch of Interstate 10 that runs th...
Apr 02, 2019
ITEP change could be on the way
A Baton Rouge Representative is proposing a change to the Industrial Tax Exemption Program. The Republican lawmaker wants the Parish President, Sheriff, and School Board President to be the review boa...
Apr 01, 2019
Gas tax bill seeks to tackle Louisiana's crumbling infrastructure
Baton Rouge Representative Steve Carter has a bill that would eventually pump billions of dollars into the state's crumbling infrastructure by raising the gas tax by 18 cents a gallon over the next 12...
Apr 01, 2019 Former Baton Rouge Rep. Steve Carter
Legislation could see handheld phone use banned behind the wheel on Louisiana roads
Breaux Bridge Representative Mike Huval has introduced legislation for the upcoming session that would see handheld cell phone use prohibited while driving. Current law only sees that restriction in p...
Apr 01, 2019 Steven Damron / CC
Session set to start in seven days
We're a week away from the start of the 2019 legislative session, and since it's an odd numbered year, legislators will be tasked with taking on tax and revenue issues. LaPolitics.com publisher Jeremy...
Apr 01, 2019
Metairie Rep. Henry files bill to fine or arrest spectators who threaten referees and umpires
Metairie Representative Cameron Henry files a bill that could lead to fines, community service and possibly jail time for anyone who harasses refs, umpires, and other game officials. Henry says offici...
Mar 29, 2019
Larose Rep. Gisclair pushes to label foreign shrimp and crawfish in Louisiana restaurants
New legislation could place the country of origin of imported mudbugs and shrimp on the local seafood menu. Larose Representative Truck Gisclair says if the crustaceans are from out of the country he ...
Mar 29, 2019 Isaac Wedin / CC
