State lawmakers are gearing up for the legislation session this spring. 2019 is an election year and several local leaders expect to see some heavy politicking.
State Rep. Dodie Horton of Haughton talks about the announcement by Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder that the state will have a budget surplus topping $300 million.
Does it make sense that a politician would want to mandate an increase in the minimum wage, only to turn around and take it away in the form of increased taxes?