Louisiana governor calling legislature into special session to address tax reform
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he will call the legislature into session in November "to solve the fiscal crisis and implement the "Louisiana Forward plan." He noted an estimated shortfall that could affect services like education,
Legislature delays vote on tax cuts, other items during first day of special session
The most recent special session of the West Virginia Legislature began, but it did not end, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Legislators will return on Sunday, Oct. 6, which is also the first day of the October interim meetings.
Louisiana governor plans to call third special session to overhaul the state's tax system
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says that he plans to call the Legislature into a special session in November, marking the third such gathering this year, with the hopes of overhauling the state’s current tax system that the Republican ...
Child care tax credit proposed in special session
Gov. Jim Justice spoke Tuesday about a proposed child care tax credit, which he has asked lawmakers to pass in a special session that resumes Sunday.
Special session underway, action on tax legislation delayed one week
The West Virginia Legislature gaveled in Monday for its second special session of the year, but consideration of Gov. Jim Justice’s request for a 5% cut in personal income tax rates and a childcare tax credit will have to wait until next week.
Gov. Landry to call November special session on Louisiana tax reform
Gov. Jeff Landry says he will call Louisiana lawmakers into a special session next month to consider major tax reform proposals. Landry says Louisiana’s current tax system is holding the state back. Louisiana also faces a looming projected $700 million budget shortfall due to the expiration of a temporary sales tax.
Governor Landry Announces Special Session to Address Tax Reform
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced today that he will call a special session in November to consider significant tax reform.  While details of the plan have not been released, he did indicate that the proposal would expand sales taxes on services,
Gov. Landry discusses plan to address state’s ‘failing tax system’
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry spoke Tuesday morning about the future of Louisiana’s economic and wage growth. Louisiana’s failing tax system, which is hindering job growth and economic prosperity, is one of his administration’s priorities.
Louisiana would lower income tax rates for all under plan from Governor Jeff Landry
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said his plan to revamp tax code and lower income tax rates will 'catapult' state to prosperity, population growth.
Assembly passes Gavin Newsom’s special session bill on oil reserves. Will the Senate meet?
Senate President pro Tem Mike McGuire previously said his chamber “won’t be convening in a special session this fall.” ...
Childcare providers voice concerns during West Virginia Legislature’s special session
As childcare providers in West Virginia continued to voice their concerns during Monday's special session of the West ...
DeSantis says no Hurricane Helene legislative special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't expect a special legislative session to address issues stemming from Hurricane Helene.
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There’s nothing ‘special’ about this special session
Gov. Gavin Newsom has yet again forced the Legislature into special session to continue his war against the oil companies ...
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California Assembly passes Newsom’s gasoline bill in special session
The bill now advances to the state Senate, which has indicated it would convene if the Assembly passed the bill.
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Justice on special session: 'I think we're ready,' and it might last a 'couple days'
With the special session due to begin on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, Gov. Jim Justice said meetings are “ongoing” with ...
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Under the Dome: Justice issues special session proclamation for today
Nearly five months after first saying he would call lawmakers into a fall special session and nearly three months after ...
Special session: Lawmakers approve spending, skip debating Justice’s tax cut plan amid disagreement
Lawmakers started vetting Gov. Jim Justice’s list of 27 bills for the special session on Monday, opting to hold off on acting ...