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Senate Democrats call for an end to oil industry tax breaks
Louisiana senators Mary Landrieu, David Vitter denounce the idea Counting on voter anger at rising gas prices, Senate Democrats on Tuesday began another effort to end what they called subsidies for...
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Sen. Mary Landrieu's arguments for investor safeguards rejected by Senate
Jumpstart America Act aims to generate capital for small businesses, thereby producing jobs Washington -- Senate Republicans Tuesday killed efforts by Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu and other Democrats...
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Louisiana bill offers taxpayers choices for getting state refunds
Some lawmakers are wary of issuing money on Chase Banks debit cards Complaints about use of debit cards for some state income tax refunds have prompted a bill that would require the Department of...
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House to begin debate on malpractice reform legislation
Republicans hope to use savings from malpractice reforms to fund repeal of 2010 health care law WASHINGTON -- House Republicans are taking another stab at changing health care policy. The House...
View ArticleRiver Parish presidents' breakfast postponed because of bad weather
The River Region Chamber of Commerce's Parish Presidents' Breakfast scheduled for Thursday has been postponed because of possible weather problems, according to chamber officials. The annual breakfast...
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Highway bill with money for coastal restoration remains stalled
Bill to bring most Clean Water Act fines from the 2010 BP spill remain stalled. WASHINGTON -- Here's the latest in efforts by Louisiana lawmakers to pass the Restore Act, which would funnel 80 percent...
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Real estate issues, lien foreclosures top NORA committee agenda
Agency considers changes as it enters new phase The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority's Land Assembly and Disposition Committee meets at 11:30 a.m. to discuss lien foreclosures and other issues. The...
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Wal-Mart to buy Gentilly Woods Shopping Center for $3 million, NORA says
Difficult deal for Gentilly site finally gets done Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority struck a long-awaited deal last night for the world's largest retailer to purchase...
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IRS not targeting tea party groups, commissioner tells Congress
Lawmakers from both parties have pressed the IRS to step up its scrutiny of tax-exempt groups in this year's elections The Internal Revenue Service is not making it harder for tea party groups to...
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Colonial Country Club to get support from John Georges in bankruptcy case
Businessman John Georges said Wednesday that he and a partner have agreed to put up the cash needed to maintain the 88-acre green space at the now-shuttered Colonial Golf & Country Club in...
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Barge will be hauled in to shield New Orleans water intake in Mississippi River
A tug-assisted cargo ship crashed into devices that protect the equipment last month After a tug-assisted cargo ship collided last month in the Mississippi River with devices that protect New Orleans'...
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Energy issues let Louisiana shine as campaigns focus on Saturday presidential...
For the Republican field, it is all about drilling and increasing domestic production Washington -- The political sun is shining on Louisiana. The state's presidential primary is Saturday. All four...
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New Orleans Saints' bounty situation has U.S. Senate's attention
WASHINGTON -- The Senate is summoning major sports leaders to answer questions about whether payments for injuring opposing players ought to be made a federal crime. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.,...
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Federal highway bill becomes House Republican headache
Both houses headed toward showdown next week that could result in cutoff of funds just as the spring construction season starts A bill that Republican leaders were promoting as the centerpiece of...
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Look-alike government solicitations targeted by Louisiana House committee
Bill was drafted as a response to mailers offering to update companies' records with the secretary of state's Office for an inflated price State lawmakers are considering a bill intended to give...
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Senate to vote on bill to eliminate oil and gas tax breaks
Both Mary Landrieu and David Vitter oppose the measure WASHINGTON -- The Senate is scheduled to vote late this afternoon on legislation that would eliminate what Democratic sponsors say are tax...
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New Orleans tourism breaks record in 2011
8.75 million tourists spent a record-breaking $5.47 billion, report says The 8.75 million tourists who visited New Orleans last year spent a record-breaking $5.47 billion, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and...
View ArticleRiver Region Chamber's parish president breakfast rescheduled for April 11
The River Region Chamber's Parish President's Breakfast has been rescheduled for April 11 at 8:30 a.m. at the St. James School Board Public Relations Building, 1876 W. Main St., Lutcher. Speakers are...
View ArticleSt. John Parish Council to consider subsidy for transit authority
The St. John the Baptist Parish Council on Tuesday will consider a $125,000 contract with the River Parishes Transit Authority to subsidize bus service in the parish. The transit authority provides...
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NORA to get first funds for Road Home lot transfers
Agency finds workaround for receiving, selling abandoned properties A state-affiliated agency is expected Tuesday to send the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority the first $450,000 of $25 million held...
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