louisiana legislature

Just like in last year's session when a seventeen cent proposal was defeated, the latest incarnation of the gas tax increase measure has met an early demise.

Louisiana lawmakers have reached the midpoint of their annual regular session with budget plans starting to take shape, but the fate of most bills still uncertain

Governor says the budget isn't worth the paper its printed on.

Lawmakers debated more than two hours over the issue that was killed in committe on a 7-9 vote.

John Schroder says giving more money to Baton Rouge is "like giving more crack to a crack addict."

Rep. Raymond Crews thinks that the Governor was attempting to broker a behind-the-scenes deal using the votes of Dem lawmakers that he really didn't have.

A large group of Louisiana residents who currently receive food stamps could lose their benefits should Louisiana lawmakers agree.

The governor is once again calling on state lawmakers to report for a special legislative session to address another looming fiscal cliff.

TOPS funding in full could be back for our state's best and brightest students. It will come down to the Senate to make the final decision.

The Louisiana House passes legislation that would put the fate of Confederate era monuments across the state in the hands of voters.