(The Center Square) — With one month left in the Louisiana legislative session, lobbyist Chance McNeely shared an update with the Shreveport City Council on the progress of specific bills that would affect the Northwest Louisiana region, including Shreveport.
Many bills introduced by Northwest Louisiana representatives could both positively and negatively affect the Shreveport area. McNeely shared which bills have moved forward, which bills have not been heard yet, and which bills are unlikely to progress any further.
House Bill 480 has been discussed rigorously amongst local city officials, as many oppose the bill by Representative Danny McCormick, R-Oil City. The bill concerns the Caddo-Bossier Port PILOT programs. It was deferred last week and yesterday…