Posted by Kevin Mooney on June 15, 2011Anti-Spending Measure Remains After Counter Measure RescindedRep. Brett Geymann's anti-spending resolution remains in effect after a counter-measure from Rep. Erich [...]Read more
Posted by Fergus Hodgson on June 15, 2011Debt Relief Amendment Falters Amid Heated DebateDespite smooth sailing in the House, the National Debt Relief Amendment came to an abrupt halt this [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on June 14, 2011Call for Transparency in Collective Bargaining is Back from the DeadRep. Tony Ligi (R-Metaire) continues to fight for transparency in collective bargaining agreements. His [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on June 13, 2011Government Mandated Union Favors Blocked Under Pending LegislationLegislation that would preclude state government officials from mandating Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) [...]Read more
Posted by Robert Ross on June 13, 2011Amazon Tax Passes House, Moves to the SenateAn expansion of state taxing powers - HB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax, passed the House today [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on June 8, 2011Jindal-Backed Resolution Would Knock-Out Two-Thirds Anti-Spending RequirementA Jindal-backed House resolution to reinstate one-time money to cover current budgetary expenses is up [...]Read more
Posted by Fergus Hodgson on June 8, 2011Tactic Against Federal Debt Finds Overwhelming Support in Louisiana HouseWith not a single opponent, Louisiana’s House of Representatives has endorsed the National Debt Relief [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on June 7, 2011Plan To Clear Unfunded Liabilities Passes House ComfortablyRep. Kevin Pearson's retirement reform bill passed the Louisiana House by a comfortable, bipartisan [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on June 6, 2011Push for Openness in Collective Bargaining Fails By One Vote In CommitteeRep. Toni Ligi's attempt to bring greater openness and transparency to the collective bargaining process [...]Read more