Louisiana Senate

Senators down DeVillier bar bill

A Louisiana Senate committee on Wednesday killed two House of Representatives-passed measures that sought to chip away at the state’s COVID-19 restrictions. House Concurrent Resolution 8 by Rep.

Bill to suspend small business franchise tax advances

A Senate committee advanced a bill by Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, that would suspend franchise taxes for small business in Louisiana.

Senate budget spares health care

The Louisiana Senate on Tuesday voted 27-10 to pass a budget bill shifting major cuts to state agencies instead of slashing health care like the House proposed.