Sweeping tax overhaul in Louisiana hits snag on sales tax expansion
But House lawmakers voted 71-23 to make a temporary 0.40% sales tax increase permanent. Lawmakers shaved off 0.05% to bring ...
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Texas lawmakers set to take up fight over Ten Commandments in public schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has pledged to pass legislation in 2025 that would mandate the placement of the Ten Commandments in ...
Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments
Regardless of the Ten Commandments’ impact on civil law, there was a clear religious intent behind Louisiana’s law. During debate over its passage, for example, the bill’s author, state Rep. Dodie ...
Lawmakers advance juvenile crime amendment which could make it easier to charge teens as adults
The legislature is debating legislation creating an amendment removing the list of crimes for which juveniles can be transferred to adult court from the Constitution.
Republicans win House majority after victories in California, Arizona
Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, securing their hold on the government alongside President-elect ...
Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary
Donald Trump says Kennedy will help protect Americans from "harmful chemicals" and "make America healthy again".
Trump rewards legal defense team, picks lawyer Todd Blanche as No. 2 Justice official
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Todd Blanche to serve as the second-highest ranking Justice Department official.
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Residents like you — not politicians — will now control redistricting in LA
It was clear on Election Night that L.A. City Charter amendments DD and LL would pass by overwhelming margins, creating the ...