The neighborhood lemonade stand finally has someone standing up for its proprietors. Kids won't have to pay taxes or get a license to operate a stand in Louisiana.
A bill that failed last week has passed this week. The uses for medical marijuana have now been expanded according legislation passed by the Louisiana Senate.
Most of us would like to be in control of our own finances. Louisiana's public universities and colleges feel the same way. The legislature is currently debating the idea.
A Louisiana House committee has sent legislation to the full House that would make wearing a helmet while operating a motorcycle optional instead of mandatory.
Louisiana pet owners will more than likely have to wait a little longer before it is legal for them to be placed in eternal rest with their beloved pets.
If you text and drive or choose to drive without wearing a seat belt you're not only driving irresponsibly but getting caught could take a bigger bite out of your paycheck.
Legislation to legislate the actions of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association have moved out of committee and are headed for debate on the House floor.
A Louisiana lawmaker wants to make it legal for pet owners to be buried with their furry friends. The measure is being introduced to the legislature for consideration.
The Senate could make or break a proposed tax increase on alcohol when they consider the issue during their session today. The House has already approved a tax increase on both alcohol and cigarettes.
In the Senate legislation the one cent tax will have a five year life span. That's different than the House proposal. A conference committee will have to be adjourned to hammer out the final legislation.
If you're a drinker and a smoker then you'd better be prepared to pay a little more for your vices. Proposed tax increases on cigarettes and booze will be taken up by the Louisiana House this week.
A Louisiana lawmaker compares Governor Edwards' revenue generation plans to feeding pigs and he's pretty darn sure that LSU will be playing football this fall.