Louisiana House passes $45 billion general appropriations bill and advances capital and bond package The Louisiana House on April 15 passed House Bill 1, the general appropriations measure for fiscal 2026–27, approving budget allocations including retirement payments to LASERS, early childhood funding, and education and workforce investments; the House also approved companion capital and bond bills.

The Louisiana House has just passed a groundbreaking $45 billion budget, paving the way for significant investments in education, retirement, and infrastructure!

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House approves bill to abolish inactive state boards and commissions The Louisiana House passed a government 'cleanup' bill that abolishes a first group of inactive boards and commissions identified by the legislative auditor and the governor's office; supporters called it routine housekeeping and the final vote was 95–2.

The Louisiana House has just approved a sweeping bill to eliminate inactive state boards and commissions, marking a significant step toward streamlined governance.

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Senate panel hears confirmation testimony for multiple agency nominees On April 1 the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee took testimony from nominees for the Division of Administration, Department of Conservation and Energy, Department of Revenue and the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Policy. Senators praised nominees’ experience and asked limited substantive questions; no contested votes were recorded during the hearing.

The Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee recently reviewed a slate of executive nominees, praising their qualifications while paving the way for the next steps in the confirmation process.

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Louisiana Senate directs Law Institute to revise Governmental Claims Act by March 2026 Senate Resolution 174 mandates review and recommendations for the Louisiana Governmental Claims Act.

The Louisiana Senate is shaking things up by ordering a major overhaul of the Governmental Claims Act—what changes could this mean for you?

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Louisiana Senate directs Law Institute to review Governmental Claims Act legislation Senate Resolution 174 tasks Louisiana State Law Institute with studying claims against the state

The Louisiana Senate has taken a bold step by directing the State Law Institute to review claims against the government—what could this mean for accountability?

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Louisiana Senate passes HCR 80 to enforce 48-hour notice for appropriations votes Senate clarifies new rules for 48-hour notice on spending bills to enhance transparency.

The Louisiana Senate just took a major step towards transparency by passing HCR 80, ensuring a 48-hour notice before votes on spending bills!

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Senate bill addresses Louisiana's healthcare workforce shortage with revised TOPS program Legislature considers changes to TOPS funding to attract medical students back to Louisiana

The Louisiana House is tackling major issues from expanding government roles to groundbreaking mental health initiatives, all while aiming to revitalize education and healthcare in the state.

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State outlines $14 bonds usage for local government investments Government entities may utilize $14 bonds for authorized purposes per state law.

Louisiana's government just unlocked a new opportunity with $14 bonds for local investments—find out how this could impact your community!

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Louisiana Legislature proposes amendment to limit state budget growth starting 2027 Legislature submits constitutional amendment to restrict state fund appropriations by 2027.

Louisiana's proposed House Bill 295 could reshape state budgeting by capping government spending, igniting fierce debate over fiscal responsibility versus essential services.

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