Louisiana Capitol ViewHaynie & AssociatesOctober 1, 2024 Budget and Taxes Louisiana is facing a projected budget shortfall of up to $700 million due to the automatic expiration of the temporary 0.45% sales tax and a 2% business utilities tax which are set to...

Haynie & Associates The fast pace at the Capitol will intensify as we head into the final week of the 85-day Louisiana Regular Legislative Session, which will conclude no later than 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3. There has been growing talk of adjourning as early as...

Haynie & Associates The fast pace at the Capitol is only going to intensify as we head into the final 17 calendar days of the 85-day Louisiana Regular Legislative Session that concludes at 6:00 pm on June 3rd. Most of the big decisions take place in these final...

The Louisiana Legislature concluded its second-extraordinary session, also known as the special crime session, on February 29, 2024, passing a package of legislation aimed at addressing the rising crime rates and public safety issues in the state. The session, which...

Louisiana Legislative Update: January 2024 The recent inauguration of the new Louisiana Governor and Legislature marked a swift start to governance. Governor Jeff Landry initiated a special session focused on reapportionment and a Primary Party Election System, which...

October 2023 In the October 14th Primary Election, with a modest statewide turnout of 35.8%, AG Jeff Landry secured his position as the next Governor of Louisiana. With an impressive 52% of the vote, he emerged victorious among a field of 14 other candidates. Most...