Jindal signs bill capping tax credits at $180 million … Over 11,000 signatures and pleads from Lousiana’s top executives in the film industry did not sway Governor Bobby Jindal from signing a bill that would cap film tax credits in the state at $180 million.
Hollywood South News with Jabari; How did I get a … This week film leaders went to governor Bobby Jindal’s office to drop off over 11,000 signatures from members of the local film industry to veto house bill 829 which puts a large cap on the tax rebates for the film productions.
Gov. Jindal exploring 2016 campaign WASHINGTON (CNN) — Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal announced Monday that he is taking a major step toward seeking the Republican presidential nomination by establishing a committee to formally explore a White House bid. The creation of an exploratory committee will allow Jindal to raise money to pay for activities such as political travel as he […]
NY Assemblyman pushes for Louisiana travel ban In the wake of Governor Bobby Jindal’s “religious freedom” executive order, New York Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell has asked New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to ban all non-essential state-funded travel to Louisiana.
While Davis sits in jail, GOP hopeful Huckabee rallies … (CNN) — Kim Davis, the Kentucky clerk who’s refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, on Monday asked the Kentucky governor to immediately free her from jail, according to court documents obtained by CNN. “We would like them to release her from jail and provide reasonable, sensible accommodation so she can do her job,” one of […]
Hollywood South News with Jabari: ‘Jurassic World’ … Many members of the Louisiana film industry are crying foul after Governor Bobby Jindal signed a bill Friday that capped tax incentives on film productions at $180 million.
How the film industry changed New Orleans into ‘Hollywood … In the years since Katrina struck in 2005, the film and video industry has been key to the area’s recovery, says Peter Loop, a former member of the Louisiana Film Commission.
BREAKING NEWS: 3 Dead after mass shooting at Lafayette … A man opened fire inside a movie theater in a Lafayette, Louisiana, multiplex, Thursday night, killing two people and wounding seven others — before taking his own life.
Mayor Landrieu executive order: Discrimination will … Mayor Mitch Landrieu issued an executive order Thursday taking aim at Governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order to enforce a controversial Religious Freedom Bill in Louisiana.
Governor Bobby Jindal declares state of emergency Governor Bobby Jindal has declared a state of emergency due to severe weather across South Louisiana.
Same-sex marriage supporters rally in the French … A landmark legal victory for the gay rights movement, Friday. By a 4-5 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry in all 50-states.
Chaos for GOP candidates over debate demands WASHINGTON (CNN) — So much for a smooth Republican debate season. Just three debates in, the saga over the CNBC Republican showdown in Colorado last week has dashed the hopes of party bosses that the storm of controversy and recrimination over debates that clouded the 2012 campaign — and hampered eventual nominee Mitt Romney — […]