Livonia NewsLocal news for Livonia, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Analysis: La. Lawmaker targets speed traps- April 29, 2008 "If we're trying to attract commerce to Louisiana, and tie our state together, the north with the south, then we don't want to be stopping people at every town, handing out speeding tickets" Every part of Louisiana has its notorious speed-trap town. Baskin, Golden Meadow, Livonia, Georgetown and other burgs have the reputation, at least, of handing out speeding tickets purely to make money. via WWL-AM New Orleanshttp://www.topix.net/city/livonia-la/2008/04/analysis-la-lawmaker-targets-speed-traps?from... Briefing Book- April 27, 2008 Senate to consider tax break in debate Tuesday Proposed TOPS changes quickly killed Acadiana lawmakers say 'enough is enough' AROUND THE CAPITOL Showdown set A bill that would repeal the income-tax increases ... via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/livonia-la/2008/04/briefing-book?fromrss=1 Senate refuses to suspend campaign finance law change- April 24, 2008 "If the ethics folks say they can't implement it, what's the point of having the law" The Louisiana Senate refused to suspend the Saturday start date of a new law requiring outside, third-party groups that try to influence elections to detail their contributors and their expenses. via Times-Picayunehttp://www.topix.net/city/livonia-la/2008/04/senate-refuses-to-suspend-campaign-finance-la... Senate committee rejects well drilling restrictions- April 17, 2008 "I think the traveling public deserves to be protected" An attempt to limit oil and gas drilling near interstate highways in Louisiana was rejected Thursday by a Senate panel, in a lopsided vote that sided with the petroleum industry. via KATC-TV Lafayettehttp://www.topix.net/city/livonia-la/2008/04/senate-committee-rejects-well-drilling-restri... |