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Tag: 2014 legislative session

Right and left partnered in fight to reduce incarceration, but sheriffs killed most bills

One bill that failed would have reduced marijuana possession to a misdemeanor.
by Tyler Bridges June 4, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Plan to create special taxing district in New Orleans dies on last day in Legislature

The final plan would have authorized special tax districts around the city, not just for the World Trade Center.
by Tyler Bridges June 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu, legislative allies run 11th-hour effort for new taxing district along river

If approved, city wouldn't share with other government agencies the taxes from development on some parcels.
by Tyler Bridges June 1, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Legislature approves property tax hike for New Orleans police & fire; now heads to voters

by Tyler Bridges May 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

How did Louisiana manage NOT to spend $70 million raised for infrastructure work?

Louisiana risks federal penalties for having issued tax free bonds and then failing to put the money to use.
by Tyler Bridges May 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Jindal’s national ambitions begin to tell on his effectiveness, lawmakers contend

A distant figure to most legislators in recent years, of late Jindal has become even more remote as he steps up out-of-state travels for a presumed presidential campaign. The question is whether Jindal's presidential yearnings will undercut the home-state record he needs to run on.
by Tyler Bridges May 22, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

New Orleans, the mayor wants to raise your property taxes — how much more would you pay?

Mayor Landrieu says it's necessary to pay for improvements at the Police Department and the jail.
by Abe Handler May 19, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Lawmakers shift construction funding to avoid running afoul of IRS rules on bonds

by Tyler Bridges May 12, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog: Lawmakers to vote on two Landrieu-backed taxes Wednesday

Committee to deal with cigarette tax in morning; House to debate hotel tax in afternoon.
by Tyler Bridges May 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Use our calculator to see how much property tax increase would cost you

Bill could double portion of property taxes for police and fire protection.
by Tyler Bridges May 6, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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