Tax & Budget
Anti-Spending Measure Remains After Counter Measure Rescinded
Rep. Brett Geymann's anti-spending resolution remains in effect after a counter-measure from Rep. Erich [...]
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Debt Relief Amendment Falters Amid Heated Debate
Despite smooth sailing in the House, the National Debt Relief Amendment came to an abrupt halt this [...]
Read moreGuest Commentary: Another Property Tax Increase by the Caddo Parish School Board?
"A basic analysis of our public school system's core metrics argues loudly against any additional [...]
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Amazon Tax Passes House, Moves to the Senate
An expansion of state taxing powers - HB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax, passed the House today [...]
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Jindal-Backed Resolution Would Knock-Out Two-Thirds Anti-Spending Requirement
A Jindal-backed House resolution to reinstate one-time money to cover current budgetary expenses is up [...]
Read moreTactic Against Federal Debt Finds Overwhelming Support in Louisiana House
With not a single opponent, Louisiana’s House of Representatives has endorsed the National Debt Relief [...]
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Plan To Clear Unfunded Liabilities Passes House Comfortably
Rep. Kevin Pearson's retirement reform bill passed the Louisiana House by a comfortable, bipartisan [...]
Read moreConcealed Taxes Without A Popular Vote
HB 531, which was passed unanimously by the House, would create the Lafayette Parish Redevelopment [...]
Read moreRevenue Desperation Pushing States to Institute Amazon Tax
HB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax - would reclassify out-of-state companies as in-state if they [...]
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