Louisiana Lottery Announces Big Win for Louisiana’s SchoolsLouisiana Lottery Announces Big Win for Louisiana’s SchoolsSince casinos and video poker truck stops were closed because of COVID, the Lottery had one of its best years ever. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Rep Hosting Gun Raffle Supporting Constitutional Carry BillLouisiana Rep Hosting Gun Raffle Supporting Constitutional Carry BillThe raffle is being held to raise awareness of HB 16 which supports the "Constitutional Carry" of concealed weapons in Louisiana. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
New State Motto Proposed for LouisianaNew State Motto Proposed for LouisianaThe proposed legislation would change the state's current motto, "Union, Justice, Confidence" which has been in use for decades. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Fantasy Sports RegulationsLouisiana Lawmakers Approve Fantasy Sports RegulationsTwo key committees have approved the rules and regulations that fantasy sports bettors will have to follow. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Special Legislative Session Costs Louisiana Taxpayers $1.1MSpecial Legislative Session Costs Louisiana Taxpayers $1.1MOur state spent more per day than most folks earn in a year for the recently concluded special legislative session. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
GOP Leaders Respond to Governor Edwards’ Petition RemarksGOP Leaders Respond to Governor Edwards’ Petition RemarksThe Speaker of the House says the confusion over the validity of a petition that would change COVID mandates is not the fault of the legislature. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Legislature Votes to Limit Governor’s Health Emergency PowersLegislature Votes to Limit Governor’s Health Emergency PowersThe measure will now go to the Governor's desk for his signature. Don't hold your breath waiting for that to happen though. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Governor Edwards Likely to Veto Bills that Curtail His AuthorityGovernor Edwards Likely to Veto Bills that Curtail His AuthorityThe Governor clapped back at legislators who have proposed a plan to limit his authority during a health emergency. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
$250 Hazard Pay for Louisiana Workers Nears Passage$250 Hazard Pay for Louisiana Workers Nears PassageThe $250 hazardous pay stipend would be sent to Louisiana's frontline workers who meet certain requirements. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Lawmakers Debate Support for State’s Gaming IndustryLouisiana Lawmakers Debate Support for State’s Gaming IndustryLouisiana lawmakers debate the real cost of offering tax-free promotional play to the state's gaming industry. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Contemplates Hazard Bonus for Front-line WorkersLouisiana Contemplates Hazard Bonus for Front-line WorkersLouisiana lawmakers want to put $250 in the pockets of front-line workers who stayed on the job during the height of the pandemic. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Fantasy Sports Taxation Plan Heads for Louisiana HouseFantasy Sports Taxation Plan Heads for Louisiana HouseThe Louisiana House is set to debate tax rates for online fantasy sports after the measure was approved by a House committee yesterday. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells