State Bond Commission approves dozens of local and state financing requests At its Nov. 20 meeting the State Bond Commission approved a wide slate of bond and loan requests for parishes, towns and state projects — from sewer and fire-station financing to a $200 million Tulane sale-leaseback — and cleared a refinancing resolution for gas-and-fuels tax bonds.

The State Bond Commission just greenlit a massive $200 million financing package that will impact communities across Louisiana, from vital waterworks to hospital projects!

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Louisiana parishes authorized to expropriate land for drainage projects Parishes can expropriate land for drainage canals and related infrastructure improvements.

Louisiana parishes are now empowered to expropriate land for crucial drainage projects, paving the way for improved infrastructure and flood management.

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Louisiana allocates $90M revenue sharing fund for parishes in 2025-2026 Louisiana's $90M revenue fund distributes based on parish populations and homestead counts.

Louisiana is set to distribute a groundbreaking $90M revenue fund to parishes, tailored to their populations and homestead counts!

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Representatives Bagley and Bamburg propose amendment to Louisiana severance tax limits Lawmakers seek to repeal limits on severance tax revenues for Louisiana parishes by 2027

Louisiana lawmakers are pushing to lift restrictions on severance tax revenues for parishes, potentially shaking up local budgets by 2027!

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Amity River Basin Commission completes historic master plan with parish presidents Legislature reconstitutes commission to enhance cooperation among seven parishes in Amity River Basin.

The reconstitution of the Amity River Basin Commission marks a historic moment for Louisiana, uniting seven parishes in an unprecedented collaborative effort to tackle regional challenges.

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Louisiana legislature dedicates mineral revenue to state treasury and wildlife agencies Legislature allocates mineral revenue to state treasury and Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

House Bill 548 could revolutionize how Louisiana allocates mineral revenue, promising both local funding boosts and a focus on environmental responsibility.

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Lawmakers propose fund distribution changes for carbon dioxide management in Louisiana Proposed law alters fund distribution for carbon dioxide storage to benefit local parishes and conservation

House Bill 548 is set to transform Louisiana's funding landscape by directing a share of carbon dioxide management funds to local parishes, igniting a debate over conservation and local governance.

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Louisiana legislature empowers parishes to regulate Class VI carbon dioxide wells New law allows parishes to permit Class VI wells through governing authority or elections.

Louisiana's House Bill 4 could redefine local governance by empowering parishes to control the fate of carbon dioxide injection wells, sparking a heated debate over environmental safety and community rights.

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