Editorials
House should pass Senate rebate bill
The American Press <p class="p1">The state Senate has taken action that the House should consider as an excellent ... Read more
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Senate gives nod to up hotel/motel tax in Calcasieu
BATON ROUGE — Legislation that would give Calcasieu Parish and each municipality in the parish authority to levy ... Read more
Editorials
Let the sun shine on state government
The American Press In an era when people are becoming more skeptical of government in general, it is ... Read more
News
Legislation to end some tax credits advances
BATON ROUGE — Senate legislation aimed at setting end dates for 16 state tax credits emerged from the ... Read more
News
Several controversies await Louisiana lawmakers
Members of the Legislature begin the eighth and next-to-last week of their fiscal session today facing a number ... Read more
News
Area officials, lawmakers balk at bills benefiting camp in Calcasieu Parish
BATON ROUGE — Government agencies, tourism officials and Southwest Louisiana legislators are expressing serious concerns about legislation designed ... Read more