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i-10 bridge

La. Senate leader says state needs to spend for I-10 bridge

Louisiana Senate President Page Cortez gave his upper chamber colleagues a 30-minute explanation Thursday about why it’s wise to raise the state’s spending cap. Speeding ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 20, 2023 10:21 am

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Jim Beam column: Another pay raise ‘bites dust’

Louisiana legislators have tried and failed once again to raise their base pay, which in 1980 was increased to $16,800. The closest they came to ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 20, 2023 7:20 am

politics

Two Louisiana congressmen on the hot seat this week

Two Louisiana Republican members of Congress were the subject of unflattering news reports this week. The Mexican ambassador to the United States slammed U.S Sen. ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Friday, May 19, 2023 4:25 pm

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Jim Beam column: Major tax battle on horizon

A David vs. Goliath battle is underway at the Louisiana Legislature. Rep. Stuart Bishop, a Republican from Lafayette, has taken on the role of David. ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:52 am

legislature

Major budget battle looms for Louisiana

The Louisiana Legislature appears to be headed for a major budget battle next week when lawmakers reconvene. The House-passed state budget uses surplus funds to ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Sunday, May 14, 2023 6:53 am

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Jim Beam column:Five mothers are major bonus

Having five great mothers to remember and celebrate with on Mother’s Day is another of God’s many blessings. Carrie, my mother, got me started on ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 13, 2023 6:56 am

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Jim Beam column:Memories from 1980 pay raise

A bill that would increase the salaries of Louisiana legislators has cleared its first hurdle, but there are more obstacles to go. Raising lawmakers salaries ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, May 10, 2023 6:48 am

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Jim Beam column:Pay is big deal at Legislature

Pay has become a major issue at the current session of the Louisiana Legislature. State Supreme Court justices and judges, lawmakers, and the men and ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, May 6, 2023 7:05 am

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Jim Beam column:Landry loves to file lawsuits

Louisiana’s Republican state Attorney General Jeff Landry is busy running for governor with plenty of money in his campaign account. However, he always finds time ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 6:56 am

Local News

ELECTION RESULTS: Voters renew Ward 3 recreation tax in Calcasieu

An unofficial voter turnout of 5% gave renewal of a Calcasieu Parish Ward 3 recreation property tax a winning margin of 83% to 17%. The ... Read more

by Jim Beam, Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:31 pm

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