Stateline News RoundupStateline News Roundup from Louisiana85899477876http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/im_a_cajun.html#incart_riverLouisiana House approves bill allowing residents to put 'I'm a Cajun' on license, ID cards2013-05-21T07:36:39-04:0085899477873http://www.nola.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/05/shale_fracking_proves_30_billi.html#incart_riverShale fracking proves $30 billion-a-year boon to waste disposal industry2013-05-21T07:35:55-04:0085899477863http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_senate_panel_kills_m.html#incart_m-rpt-1Louisiana Senate panel kills Medicaid expansion measure2013-05-21T07:32:35-04:0085899477493http://theadvocate.com/news/6002366-123/education-official-commutes-from-losEducation official commutes from Los Angeles2013-05-20T07:40:47-04:0085899477487http://theadvocate.com/news/5995591-123/ethics-board-fixes-still-necessaryEthics Board: Fixes still necessary but not coming soon2013-05-20T07:39:01-04:0085899477481http://theadvocate.com/news/5935038-123/br-tax-incentives-draw-mixedBR tax incentives draw mixed reactions2013-05-20T07:37:49-04:0085899477167http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/a_30_million_crude_oil_termina.html$30 million crude oil terminal to be built in St. James Parish, officials say2013-05-17T08:13:35-04:0085899477162http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_backs_bill_ban.htmlSocial media ban for drivers wins Louisiana House backing2013-05-17T08:11:06-04:0085899477159http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/senators_raise_concerns_about.html#incart_m-rpt-1House budget compromise meets Senate questions: Do revenue numbers add up?2013-05-17T08:09:31-04:0085899477147http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/interior-issues-new-public-land-fracking-rule/article_783fa014-72c8-5a48-8c3a-b466122ae1fd.htmlInterior issues new public land fracking rule2013-05-17T08:00:17-04:0085899476780http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_medicaid_expansion_b.html#incart_riverDebate on Louisiana Medicaid expansion bill delayed2013-05-16T07:43:22-04:0085899476775http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2013/05/shakeout_of_high_court_school.html#incart_riverShakeout from school voucher ruling by Louisiana Supreme Court begins2013-05-16T07:42:03-04:0085899476771http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/fee_new_orleans_hotels_could_i.htmlN.O. hotels could impose fee on themselves under bill passing House committee2013-05-16T07:40:54-04:0085899476768http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/after_voucher_ruling_louisiana.html#incart_m-rpt-1Legislature kicks public student funding formula back to BESE2013-05-16T07:40:14-04:0085899476498http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/new_orleans_firefighter_pensio.htmlNew Orleans firefighter pension changes pass Louisiana House2013-05-15T08:09:56-04:0085899476497http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bill_exempting_louisiana_made.html#incart_m-rpt-1Bill exempting Louisiana guns from federal laws goes to Senate2013-05-15T08:08:58-04:0085899476124http://theadvocate.com/news/5966029-123/lawmakers-advance-bill-to-cutLawmakers advance bill to cut state contracts2013-05-14T07:56:12-04:0085899476121http://theadvocate.com/news/5966139-123/senate-passed-surrogate-bill-clears-houseSenate-passed surrogate bill clears House panel2013-05-14T07:55:07-04:0085899476109http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/federal_proposal_for_cutting_s.html#incart_riverFederal proposal for cutting safety-net money supports Louisiana decision to decline Medicaid expansion, state says2013-05-14T07:51:13-04:0085899476106http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bill_putting_im_a_cajun_on_dri.html#incart_m-rpt-1House committee passes bill allowing Louisiana residents to put 'I'm a Cajun' on ID cards2013-05-14T07:50:01-04:0085899475803http://theadvocate.com/news/5959423-123/7th-ward-second-line-shooting-injures7th Ward second-line shooting injures 192013-05-13T08:16:01-04:0085899475795http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_budget_sails_through.html#incart_m-rpt-1Louisiana budget sails through House after day-long hearing2013-05-13T08:11:35-04:0085899475769http://www.nola.com/crime/index.ssf/2013/05/mothers_day_second-line_shooti.html#incart_maj-story-2Mother's Day second-line shooting on New Orleans' Frenchmen Street injures at least 19 people2013-05-13T07:55:29-04:0085899475448http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_health_committee_passes.htmlConstitutional amendment blocking federal healthcare employer mandate approved by Louisiana House panel2013-05-10T08:12:19-04:0085899475446http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_members_come_t.html#incart_m-rpt-1Louisiana House members come together in support of budget compromise2013-05-10T08:10:40-04:0085899475108http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/bill_protecting_public_workers.htmlBill protecting public workers from reprisals for providing information to legislators advances2013-05-09T08:10:35-04:0085899475106http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/kindergarten_daycare_jindal_bi.html#incart_riverJindal pre-K education overhaul approved by Louisiana House panel2013-05-09T08:09:09-04:0085899475104http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_health_committee_passes.html#incart_riverFederal health-care employer mandate would be blocked under bill approved by Louisiana House panel2013-05-09T08:08:16-04:0085899475101http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/new_louisiana_house_budget_pla.htmlNew House budget plan takes a more surgical approach to narrowing tax exemptions, and gains broader support2013-05-09T08:06:37-04:0085899475099http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/lsu_fees_tuition_bill_la.html#incart_m-rpt-1LSU students would see fees increase under bill approved by House committee2013-05-09T08:05:26-04:0085899474746http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2013/05/breaking_louisiana_supreme_cou.htmlLouisiana Supreme Court rules voucher funding violates the state Constitution2013-05-08T08:16:11-04:0085899474745http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2013/05/jindal_promises_to_find_vouche.html#incart_riverJindal promises to find voucher funding after high court strikes it down2013-05-08T08:14:27-04:0085899474744http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/solar_clean_energy_tax_la.html#incart_riverLouisiana House votes to phase out solar energy tax credits by 20202013-05-08T08:13:28-04:0085899474743http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_oks_bill_to_le.html#incart_riverLouisiana House approves bill that could capture more federal Medicaid money2013-05-08T08:12:36-04:0085899474742http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/gun_bills_senate_committee_la.htmlFour gun bills one step closer to becoming law after passing Louisiana Senate committee2013-05-08T08:11:39-04:0085899474741http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/louisiana_house_budget_comprom.html#incart_m-rpt-1Louisiana House budget compromise starting to unravel2013-05-08T08:10:19-04:0085899474476http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/may/7/la-gov-bobby-jindals-landmark-school-voucher-progr/Funding for La. Gov Jindal's voucher program struck down by court2013-05-08T06:07:26-04:0085899474341http://theadvocate.com/news/5904660-123/la-casino-revenue-tops-24La. casino revenue tops $2.4 billion in 20122013-05-07T08:01:44-04:0085899474338http://theadvocate.com/news/5903351-123/audit-half-of-tops-studentsAudit: Half of TOPS students lose awards2013-05-07T08:00:13-04:0085899474333http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/senate_passes_bill_allowing_st.htmlSenate passes bill allowing states to collect sales tax from online merchants2013-05-07T07:58:17-04:0085899474328http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/budget_deal_cuts_some_louisian.html#incart_riverBudget deal cuts some Louisiana tax exemptions by $329 million, calls for $106 million in cuts2013-05-07T07:56:16-04:0085899474326http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/jindal_louisiana_house_coaliti.html#incart_riverJindal, Louisiana House coalition trade shots as budget negotiations near end2013-05-07T07:55:24-04:0085899474319http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/house_transportation_committee_3.htmlHouse committee backs bill banning social media while driving2013-05-07T07:52:59-04:0085899474315http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2013/05/budget_compromise_clears_hurdl.html#incart_m-rpt-1Budget compromise bills clear hurdle in Louisiana House2013-05-07T07:51:21-04:00