The Louisiana Legislature's 2017 regular session opened yesterday in Baton Rouge with Governor Bel Edwards urging Democrats and Republicans to work together to fix the state's well-documented budget woes.
As a Democratic governor in a predominantly Republican state, that's like being a man swimming alone amidst a sea of sharks saying, "Please, don't eat me...
A state government task force is expected to recommend that you and I pay more for fuel so that you and I can drive on better roads. Good idea or not so good idea?
A telephone scam to get taxpayer's personal information has surfaced in parts of Louisiana. Here is what you need to know to keep your private information private.
Louisiana's new alcohol tax. Who is going to pay the tab on this? Chances are it will be you. The good news, you probably won't notice. The better news, after a few cocktails you won't even care.
The Senate could make or break a proposed tax increase on alcohol when they consider the issue during their session today. The House has already approved a tax increase on both alcohol and cigarettes.
State Senator Greg Tarver of Shreveport joined us on KEEL this morning and he says Louisiana is "broke" and we must do something now. Tarver says we've been kicking the can down the road for far too long.
Imagine missing one property tax payment and losing your house over it.
A woman in Richland, Mich., near Kalamazoo now finds herself even closer to that predicament, WXMI Fox17 reported.