WAFB: Forms showing where La. judges make their income, potential conflicts of interest made availab

For the first time, forms filed by Louisiana judges that show their income from the bench as well as any side businesses will be made publicly available through an online database.

Previously, the forms were only accessible through public records requests filed with the Louisiana Supreme Court’s judicial administrator. Rafael Goyeneche, president of a Louisiana watchdog group called the Metropolitan Crime Commission, took issue with that process. Read more...

Tort Reform Is At The Top Of Republican's To Do List, But Would It Lower Your Car Insurance Bill?

Tort reform, was a huge issue in last year's elections, and is a key policy goal Republicans now that they have strengthened their majorities in the Louisiana Legislature.

The GOP pitches tort reform as a silver bullet to reduce Louisiana's car insurance rates-- the second highest in the nation. Critics say it wouldn't. Read more...

2020 tort reform package pre-filed in Legislature

This could be the year for tort reform. The omnibus bill and tort reform package is already making a reappearance in the state Legislature. Rep. Ray Garofalo, R-Chalmette, pre-filed the Omnibus…

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