Taylor Barras

With the 2019 election behind him, Governor John Bel Edwards’ focus has shifted from winning a second term to figuring out how to get his initiatives…

Speaker of the House Taylor Barras (R-New Iberia) agreed Wednesday to approve $119 million dollars in additional state revenue for next fiscal year,…

Governor John Bel Edwards’ administration presented a $31 billion proposal for next year’s budget on Friday. But before it can become a reality, a…

For the second time in as many weeks, Republican leaders in the House have rejected guidance from state economists who estimate Louisiana’s income will be…

Lawmakers in Louisiana got good news Thursday. The state’s fiscal cliff isn’t quite as bad as previously expected.What was once a $994-million budget…

After the House failed to pass a major tax bill Wednesday night, the future of the special session appeared shaky. But there was some progress in getting…

Any momentum to reach a budget deal in the House was lost on Monday. The body was set to vote on key tax and budget measures that had finally made it out…

How should Louisiana solve for its upcoming $1.4-billion fiscal cliff? This time last year, hopes focused on the work of the Tax Structure Task Force and…

The approaching fiscal cliff has prompted a whole lot of meetings lately – behind closed doors.“I’m very optimistic that we’re going to get it done,…

When will lawmakers be called back for the next special session to deal with the fiscal cliff?“You know, that’s a good question,” Governor John Bel…