construction projects

January 17, 2018

Fiscal mission possible

The Advocate’s Lanny Keller argues in his weekly column that proximity to the 2019 elections means there’s still hope for a budget deal between Gov. John Bel Edwards and House GOP leaders.

Number of the Day

$2.13 - The minimum hourly wage for tipped workers in Louisiana. (Source: US Department of Labor)
October 20, 2017

Senate passes budget resolution

Voting mostly along party lines, the U.S. Senate cleared the way Thursday for a massive tax cut package that would primarily benefit the wealthy and profitable corporations.

Number of the Day

$5.49 million - Amount an estate must be worth before incurring tax under the federal estate tax; one of a litany of cuts specifically for the super-wealthy in President Trump’s plan. (Source: Vox)