Legislative session

Senator Beth Mizell has authored a bill in the Louisiana Legislative Session that would ban the 4-day school week. Ten parishes operate under the 4-day model.

A committee overwhelmingly voted against the bill despite emotional testimony from families affected by death penalty cases.

It’s the final day of the legislative session and state lawmakers are expected to pass a tax reform package that will result in lower individual income tax rates, but eliminate the ability to deduct federal income taxes paid.

Lawmakers gather in Baton Rouge today for the 85 day session. Some of the key issues to watch revolve around tort reform.

Lawmakers have gathered in Baton Rouge to begin the legislative session for this year.