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Recent News About Louisiana State Legislature
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Landrieu happy to see legislation spawned by WTC redevelopment on governor's desk
NEW ORLEANS – The office of New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is pleased that the state legislature passed onto the governor legislation aimed at preventing the type of litigation that now embroils the city's former World Trade Center, a spokesman said. -
H.B. 146 encourages mentors to participate in Re-entry Courts
BATON ROUGE—House Bill 146 is one of a number of measures introduced in the Louisiana State Legislature this session that are meant to eliminate obstacles for convicted felons re-entering society after offense. -
Resolution would direct Louisiana Law Institute to examine state discovery rules
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana House Concurrent Resolution set for hearing on Monday looks largely like a bit of legislative housekeeping, but could have implications for discovery procedures attorneys in the state are required to follow. -
LABI calls on governor to simplify tax code
BATON ROUGE – As a June special session of the Louisiana State Legislature appears imminent, an association of business executives says instead of raising revenue, the governor should focus on simplifying the tax code according to the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). -
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry opposes state False Claims Act
BATON ROUGE – A bill aiming to combat and prevent fraud and abuse committed by any person against the state government was recently introduced into the Louisiana State Legislature. -
Keep Louisiana Competitive
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association -
Louisiana legislature sued for 'sweeping' public employees’ retirement fund
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