louisiana state budget

Louisiana Lawmakers Look At Legalizing Pot
Louisiana Lawmakers Look At Legalizing Pot
Louisiana Lawmakers Look At Legalizing Pot
  As the squeeze on the Louisiana state budget continues to tighten, lawmakers are giving serious thought to allowing the citizens of our fair state to vote on an amendment that legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Jesse McCormick, head of the Louisiana Cannabis Association says the state may want to "look at a product that's out there and an industry a lot of other states are already
Tax Hike For Smokers?
Tax Hike For Smokers?
Tax Hike For Smokers?
In an effort to combat the Louisiana state budget shortfall, New Orleans state representative Walt Leger has introduced a bill that would raise taxes on cigarettes by 22 cents to $1.08 cents a pack. Despite heavy outcry from tobacco retailers across the state who cite the fact that taxes were raised 50 cents only last year, Leger says the increased tax will add revenue to Louisiana's coffers and h