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Guidance For Flood Assistance Funding Could Be Further Delayed By Government Shutdown

By • Jan 30, 2019

Back in October, Congress passed a law fixing the duplication of benefits penalty, a policy that blocked more than 6,000 homeowners who flooded in 2016 from accessing recovery grants from the state. But Louisiana homeowners impacted by the change still haven’t received the money.  

Federal Court Paves Way For Louisiana Abortion Law To Take Effect

By • Jan 22, 2019

A Louisiana law requiring doctors who provide abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital is set to go into effect after a long court battle. Last week, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans denied a request to rehear the case. Opponents worry this law will make it nearly impossible for a woman to access an abortion in Louisiana, a right protected by Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling issued 46 years ago this week.

New Internet Sales Tax Begins Rolling Out In Louisiana

By • Jan 16, 2019
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Last year, the United States Supreme Court ruled that states could collect sales tax on internet purchases from retailers who don't have a physical location in the state.  Since then, Louisiana has been ironing out how that process will work.

Full Impact Of Tariffs Beginning To Take Effect In Louisiana, Says Former Congressman

By • Jan 10, 2019
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Trade negotiations between Chinese and American officials began Monday in Beijing, with US officials hoping to ease Chinese tariffs on American products.  Those tariffs have hit Louisiana's soybean industry particularly hard.

2018 In Review: Capitol Access

By • Dec 26, 2018

2018 was a long year for Louisiana politics - with special sessions, a budget stalemate, elections, tariffs and more. We're looking back at some of the top stories of the past year.

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