Going into the just-completed special session there were a lot of questions about what the outcome would be. First, a number of lawmakers didn’t even want to have the session. What kind of obstacles would they put up? Many, particularly in the House, wanted to make cuts without using the state’s Rainy Day Fund – […]
With the session basically halfway over, it’s difficult to tell what the outcome will be, but some things are certainly becoming more clear. One is the fact that no matter how much people want to continue to cut state government, it’s hard for them to find the places where most even generally agree that they […]
Yet another special session of the Legislature starts Monday. Unlike last year’s two sessions, this one won’t be about raising new revenues, but making more cuts to balance the current year’s budget. Predictably, there are differences of opinion between various factions within the Legislature and the governor about just how to do that. And while […]
Governor John Bel Edwards recently made the provocative statement to the The Advocate editorial board that if the state doesn’t return to full funding of the TOPS scholarship program within a year or two the program and public expectations about it will be permanently altered. He’s probably right. In 2016 the previously unthinkable happened. For […]
The legislatively-created Task Force on Structural Changes in Budget and Tax Policy has released its final report and for those who want a better understanding of the fiscal mess Louisiana is in and ideas for getting out of it, it’s worth the read. Louisiana’s Opportunity: Comprehensive Solutions for a Sustainable Tax and Spending Structure is […]
Popular TV meteorologist Jay Grymes recently told the Baton Rouge Rotary that 2016 was the most destructive year in the state in more than a decade. River flooding in January, tornado outbreaks in February, flooding in north Louisiana in March, historic south Louisiana flooding in August and then a drought in the fall. And that […]
Thanks to all who have supported CABL’s mission in 2016 of working for the betterment of Louisiana. In 2017, we pledge to continue our efforts to improve opportunities for all in our state and promote policies to move Louisiana forward. End of Year Tax Planning As year-end quickly approaches, so do important 2016 tax planning deadlines. […]
In late 2015 in a bipartisan vote, Congress passed the “Every Student Succeeds Act,” or ESSA. It replaced the old “No Child Left Behind” law and now a year later it’s starting to get attention both in Louisiana and states across the country. ESSA deals with a variety of things, but in the big […]
CABL’s 2016 Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon Keynote: Governor John Bel Edwards Thursday, December 8th, 2016 Registration – 9:00 a.m. 2016 Membership Meeting – 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Morning Panel Discussion – 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. KeyNote Address and Luncheon – 12:15 p.m. Adjourn – 1:30 p.m. Morning Panel Discussion: Louisiana Longshot by Tyler Bridges […]
Certainly this election season there has been a huge focus on the presidential race. The U.S. Senate race, after a somewhat slow start, is also starting to draw a lot of attention. And depending on where you live, there are some lively local and regional races on the ballot But not to be lost in […]
