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Republican lawmakers abandoned their cautious approach to tax incentives Wednesday and advanced a bill that would cost the state and parish governments millions in oil severance revenues.

Several Louisiana lawmakers want to eliminate the state’s corporate franchise tax, which experts contend penalizes investment and burdens new businesses.

A Louisiana House panel was warned Wednesday that drastic tax hikes await homeowners and businesses if lawmakers exempt inventory taxes.

Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners with damage claims.

Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners with damage claims.

Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners with damage claims in the aftermath of a storm. Some updates also give insurers an opportunity to cover their risk.

Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state law to assist property owners.

Gov. John Bel Edwards signed nearly four dozen bills into law this week including benefit increases for school retirees, Medicaid coverage of dental care and a slew of locally focused

(The Center Square) — Gov. John Bel Edwards signed nearly four dozen bills into law this week including benefit increases for school retirees, Medicaid coverage of dental care and a

The Louisiana Legislature approved a bill Thursday that would give full statewide licensure to plumbers currently restricted to working in a certain parish or local jurisdiction. House Bill 300, sponsored