Meghan Friedmann

During its special legislative session, Louisiana is considering bills that would make it easier for the state to raise money to plug orphaned wells.

The Louisiana House this week passed two bills that aim to address the state's struggling and underfunded orphaned oil and gas well program

The change requires a constitutional amendment, giving voters the final say

Voters must soon decide whether to restructure the state's Judiciary Commission to include five political appointees.

The commission is responsible for investigating complaints against judges

Legislation by state Rep. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville, put two constitutional amendments on the Dec. 7 ballot the would impact the Legislature's process for approving the state budget.

Supporters argue the changes would help property owners. Detractors worry investors would shy away from improving blighted areas.

Amendment 1 If approved, Amendment 1 would add five political appointees to the nine-member Judiciary Commission.

Changes to Judiciary Commission, tax delinquency rules, state budget process on the ballot

Changes to Judiciary Commission, tax delinquency rules, state budget process on the ballot