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Louisiana floats proposal for pilot program to test road mileage fee
Louisiana’s retiring transportation secretary is proposing a pilot program to test the feasibility of a road mileage fee to eventually replace the state’s gas tax, which is generating less revenue due to the popularity of electric cars and improved gas mileage. -
State transportation officials should detour from Baton Rouge freeway plan, Landry says
State Attorney General Jeff Landry has weighed in on a multiyear freeway renovation project in Baton Rouge, saying in a letter to the Louisiana transportation secretary that the planned narrowing of I-10 in 2024 may not be in the best interests of the public. -
Worker sues Louisiana Department of Transportation for discrimination
MONROE - Paul D. Crockett filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 6 in the Western District of Louisiana against the State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, for alleged age discrimination. -
Lawsuit against Union Pacific alleges Chicot Aquifer contamination poses risk to public
An amended lawsuit has been filed against Union Pacific involving contamination of the Chicot Aquifer, where Lafayette area business owners and their attorney allege their properties are at risk. -
Gov. Edwards and DOTD Praise U.S. Senate for Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Gov. Edwards and DOTD Praise U.S. Senate for Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of July 16, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards, DOTD Secretary Wilson Commend Bipartisan Agreement on Federal Infrastructure Funding
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson commended the bipartisan cooperation that resulted in a framework for historic federal investment in critical projects related to roads, bridges, mitigation and coastal protection among other things. -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Nov. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Nov. 19 in the suits below: -
Nov. 19: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Nov. 19. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
Case activity for Barbara Barrosse vs Illinois Central Railroad Company on Nov. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barbara Barrosse against Illinois Central Railroad Company, Kenner City, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Michael Kato, National Railroad Passenger Company and Tyrone Clark on Nov. 19. -
State should loosen restrictions on broadband and roll out drone delivery amid crisis, Pelican Institute recommends
The Pelican Institute is giving Gov. John Bel Edwards credit for taking swift and far-reaching action to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Tort reform advocates optimistic about 2020 after raising awareness in 2019, LLAW exec says
WASHINGTON – Louisiana tort and legal reform advocates are optimistic about the new year, in spite of a few disappointments in 2019, says the head of a state advocacy group. -
Appeals court moves to seal docs in corruption case; 'If the judge seals it, they'll bury this,' plaintiff says
MONROE – A state appeals court that overturned a Mangham contractor's 2015 $20 million verdict in his long-running corruption litigation against the state has asked an Ouachita Parish court to seal documents in the case. -
'We will expose all of this corruption,' plaintiff in Louisiana DODT, Second Circuit case says
MONROE – A Mangham contractor who alleges his 2015 $20 million verdict in his long-running corruption lawsuit was overturned by state and judicial corruption is planning another filing today ahead of a hearing next week. -
Hearing scheduled in case alleging corruption in Louisiana DOTD, state appeals court
MONROE – A Mangham contractor won a $20 million verdict in 2015 in his then eight-year-old corruption lawsuit against the state - only for it to be overturned on appeal - may have to wait a couple of years more for his request to annul the appeal's court ruling to be considered. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces DOTD has Received $76.2 Million in Federal Transportation Funds
Louisiana Governor's Office issued the following announcement on Aug. 30.Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Shawn D. -
Massman Construction seeks more than $360,000 in damages from PAI Ready Mix cement company
A Louisiana company that produces ready-mix concrete is alleged to have supplied defective concrete to repair a railroad bridge in the state. -
Appeals court reverses decision favoring Louisiana DOTD
In a ruling made on April 11, the Lousiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the district court’s decision to dismiss claims against the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. -
Appellate court won't let Louisiana DOTD off the hook in dangerous road case
A Shreveport couple will go back to trial after the Second Circuit Court of Appeal reversed a judgment in the state’s favor, finding conflicting testimonies about the safety of a local road were sufficient to merit sending the case back to the First Judicial District Court for the Parish of Caddo. -
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends Hahnville attorney for DWI conviction, practicing while ineligible
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently suspended Mark Anthony Johnson, a Hahnville attorney, from the practice of law for practicing while ineligible, failing to cooperate with a Louisiana State Bar investigation and driving while intoxicated.