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Louisiana House bill would tie jobless benefits to state employment rate
A bill that ties the amount of weekly jobless benefits Louisianans can receive to the state’s overall unemployment rate could upend the state’s unemployment insurance system, according to the secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission.
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Louisiana lawmakers urge attorney general to sue FEMA over flood insurance costs
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office should sue the Federal Emergency Management Agency to fight FEMA’s new flood insurance pricing system and shield homeowners from rate hikes, a resolution passed by state representatives says.
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Coalition urges Louisiana lawmakers to cut taxes, expand rainy-day fund
Louisiana lawmakers should adopt a 2024 fiscal-year budget that limits state government growth, bolsters the state’s rainy-day fund and provides a tax cut for individuals and businesses, according to a coalition of public-policy and business groups.
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Louisiana lawmakers kill bill that would have legalized recreational marijuana
A bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Louisiana was sidelined in the House Administration of Criminal Justice Committee late last month, despite signs that a growing number of Louisianans support the idea.
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Insurance, legal reforms advance in Louisiana Legislature
Two bills designed to stabilize the property insurance market in Louisiana and keep bad actors out of the insurance claims process unanimously passed the state House of Representatives last month.
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Legal reform group eyes legislation about third-party litigation funding
As the 2023 Louisiana State Legislature session moves forward, the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch is keeping tabs on a few things being discussed by legislators.
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Pelican Institute ready for productive legislative session
With the 2023 legislative session under way, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy is working to bring flourishing change to Louisiana.
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Louisiana NFIB doesn't expect major state tax reforms to pass this year
A Louisiana small business association is cautioning residents to moderate their hopes for the state Legislature to pass tax reform in the current session, but the group remains optimistic about the enactment of insurance reforms.
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Louisiana senator files bill requiring parental consent for minors to get TikTok app
A Louisiana lawmaker has filed a bill that would bar social media companies such as TikTok from providing accounts to minors without a parent’s or guardian’s permission and require that new age-verification rules are followed.
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Edwards signs $45 million financial incentive bill to stabilize property insurance market
Ten property insurance companies already have expressed interest in taking part in a $45 million incentive program just approved by the Louisiana Legislature and governor, according to the state Department of Insurance.
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Louisiana special legislative session aims to lure more property insurers to state
A special session of the Louisiana Legislature to encourage property insurers to do more business in the state got under way this week with Louisiana elected officials describing the effort as a first step to stabilize homeowners’ insurance rates.
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New Orleans council passes legal protections for renters seeking dwelling repairs
The New Orleans City Council on Nov. 3 passed a “Healthy Homes” ordinance designed to ensure the habitability of rental units in the city, but some observers question the measure’s effectiveness due to its lack of regular safety inspections.
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Federal energy permitting reforms pulled after Landry leads opposition campaign
Attorney General Jeff Landry is claiming a legal win for Louisiana residents after leading a coalition of 18 states to block federal energy permitting reforms proposed by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia).
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Lawmakers to examine idea of abolishing Louisiana's individual income tax
Louisiana lawmakers have begun to take a holistic look at the state’s tax system, with a vow to make recommendations that may include the elimination of the state’s income tax levied on both individuals and corporations.
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Louisiana's U.S. senators back bill supporting independent local news outlets
Louisiana’s two U.S. senators are supporting a bipartisan bill that would allow small, local news organizations to earn compensation from tech companies such as Facebook and Google, which bill supporters say are unfairly profiting off of small publishers’ content.
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Louisiana property insurance reforms aim to reduce insolvencies, boost claims response
A package of reforms passed by the state Legislature should help property insurers in Louisiana to stay afloat during future hurricane seasons and provide greater peace of mind to policyholders, the state’s insurance commissioner said.
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Civil litigation reform group urges Gov. Edwards to sign legal advertising bills
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) is urging Gov. John Bel Edwards to sign two bills passed by the state Legislature this year that aim to restrict deceptive legal advertising.
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Louisiana reforms to protect businesses from having to pay higher UI taxes
Gov. John Bel Edwards has approved a plan to stabilize Louisiana’s unemployment insurance fund, agreeing to increase the fund’s balance to $750 million to ensure businesses won’t have to pay higher taxes to replenish the fund.
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Louisiana bill would provide protections for state workers who use medical marijuana
A bill that would protect state employees who use marijuana for medical purposes from discrimination has passed the Louisiana House of Representatives and is now advancing in the Senate as the 2022 session nears its end on June 6.
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Louisiana bill seen as creating more employment lawsuit headaches for businesses
A bill that opponents contend would lead to costly legal actions against small business managers who ask about a job applicant’s medical history has passed the Louisiana Senate but seems to be bogging down in the House.