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Louisiana scores another investment in clean energy

2 days ago | thehayride.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) − Global venture platform Newlab has officially launched an energy-focused innovation hub in New Orleans, marking a major step in Louisiana’s efforts to modernize its economy through tech commercialization, workforce development, and industrial reinvestment.
Repeal of film credit fails again, along with income tax reduction

2 days ago | thehayride.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) − A proposal to repeal Louisiana’s longstanding motion picture production tax credit and slightly reduce the state’s individual income tax rate failed in committee Monday, marking the latest in a string of unsuccessful efforts to scale back the popular but costly incentive program. The House Ways and Means Committee voted 10-2 against advancing the bill, which sought to terminate the film tax credit on July 1, 2025, and reduce the individual income tax rate from 3% to 2.75%.
MARSH MAN MASSON: Specks in This Area CRUSHING Hard-Plastics!

2 days ago | thehayride.com | Todd Masson

The waters around this popular port are loaded with speckled trout right now that seem to have a particular affinity for hard-plastic baits.
Senate advances bill to tighten oversight of state-funded nonprofits

3 days ago | thehayride.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) — Nonprofit groups that receive public dollars in Louisiana could soon face tighter oversight and more robust reporting requirements under a bill advancing through the Legislature. Senate Bill 184 by Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Allen, aims to standardize and streamline the way nongovernmental organizations apply for and report on state funding. The bill is scheduled to be heard by the Senate Finance Committee again on Monday.
Despite House Democrats' ire, DEI bill passes committee hurdle

6 days ago | thehayride.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) — A bill that would put the clamps on diversity, equity, and inclusion in state government was approved by a House Committee on Thursday despite objections by Democrats. House Bill 421, by Rep. Emily Chenevert, R-East Baton Rouge, was excoriated by the House & Governmental Affairs Committee’s Democrats, but the bill was approved on a party-line vote.
MARSH MAN MASSON: Why This Paddletail Produces the Most Speckled Trout

1 week ago | thehayride.com | Todd Masson

If you think all soft-plastic paddletails look pretty much the same underwater, you’re about to have your mind blown. Even Stevie Wonder could see why this one produces far more speckled trout, redfish, flounder and more.
CROUERE: Joe Biden & The Biggest Cover-up in American History

1 week ago | thehayride.com | Jeff Crouere

For several years, it has been apparent that Joe Biden is mentally incompetent and suffering from a significant cognitive decline. Honest observers noticed Biden was having trouble in the 2020 presidential campaign. In response, his political advisers sidelined Biden to the “basement” throughout the campaign as he held few public events. As President, Biden spent his entire term making embarrassing gaffes, displaying forgetfulness, and having a challenging time communicating.
MARSH MAN MASSON: Small Bayous Like This LOADED with Fish Right Now!

1 week ago | thehayride.com | Todd Masson

This time of year, speckled trout have one thing on their minds — stuffing whatever they can into their yellow pie holes so they can fatten up for the spawn. They’re moving toward the big bays, along with the brown shrimp that have spent the last couple months growing in the marshes. One provides an endless buffet for the other, and I met them this week in the small bayous the fish are using as feeding grounds.
Carbon capture hearings will hear from concerned residents, industry

2 weeks ago | thehayride.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) − Louisiana Rep. Joseph Orgeron, R-Jefferson, is taking a less cautious position on carbon capture — acknowledging local concerns while defending the role the technology can play in reducing industrial emissions.
Potential ruling could expand PSC oversight of Louisiana’s oil and gas terminals

2 weeks ago | thehayride.com | Nolan McKendry

(The Center Square) − The Louisiana Public Service Commission could dramatically expand its reach over the oil and gas industry next month when it rules on a high-stakes dispute over the regulation of crude oil storage terminals. If the LPSC allows a recent administrative ruling to stand, it would extend the commission’s regulatory authority to cover terminal storage facilities — assets that for decades have operated outside the scope of Louisiana’s utility regulators.