Gov. John Bel Edwards

Agenda for spring session taking shape

Gov. John Bel Edwards met with members of the legislative leadership last week and hinted that his administration is moving away from a big push on the individual income tax.

Govenor announces appointments

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.

State criminal justice system reform proposed

The Justice Reinvestment Task Force has unanimously adopted recommendations to reform the state’s criminal justice system, advancing a program that proponents say could save taxpayers roughly $150 million and reduce the prison population by 13 percent within 10 years.

National PAC targeting Edwards

America Rising Squared and America Rising PAC have been reaching out to reporters in Louisiana on a regular basis since December to push alternative takes on stories involving Gov. John Bel Edwards. Budget stories and the administration’s approach to revenue have been the focus so far.

Governor vows to maintain funding for coastal issues

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards pledged to a coastal erosion summit Thursday he would not reduce the state’s commitment to its coastline even as the state finds itself in dire financial straits.

House panel rejects governor's budget bill

A bill containing Gov. John Bel Edward’s budgetary proposals failed, 7-15, to make it out of the House Appropriations Committee Thursday, leaving only two rival bills, both Republican blessed, to receive the chamber’s full attention. House Bill 3, by Rep.

Clock running on special session

The Senate Finance Committee Tuesday moved forward with a resolution, primarily for the benefit of their wavering House colleagues, that would employ $119 million of the Rainy Day Fund as part of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ budget proposal to close a $304 revenue shortfall.

Special session begins in an attempt to fill $304M budget hole

Louisiana lawmakers Monday night officially launched a special session dedicated to closing a $304 million mid-year budget shortfall with Gov. John Bel Edwards pitching his plan and challenging Republicans who oppose it to come up with a better one.

Fees may be part of budget solution

Options. That’s the buzzword coming from the fourth floor of the State Capitol these days, which is where Gov. John Bel Edwards and his staff work.

Governor appoints St. Landry Parish woman

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions on Tuesday.