Lawmakers are considering changes to how taxes apply to cryptocurrency staking and trading. A proposed rule now lets people wait until they sell newly created tokens before reporting them as income. Until now, earning tokens through staking or mining usually meant paying taxes on them right away, ev
Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co
Law firms used to take their time reviewing contracts, often slowing down deals. Now, artificial intelligence is flipping that script. A recent survey of 822 legal professionals found 92% now use AI in some way for legal tasks—up from 69% just two years ago. But here’s the twist: 88% of those users
Louisiana’s education leaders wrapped up the 2025‑26 academic year by naming three standout students at a ceremony held on May 18 at LSU’s Lod Cook Conference Center. The honors spotlight achievements across elementary, middle and high school levels, showcasing a mix of academic prowess, leadersh
Louisiana lawmakers had to tighten their belts after state revenue forecasts dropped sharply. The cuts followed a $112 million reduction in projected earnings for this year and another $104 million next year, forcing tough choices in the budget. One big loss? Nearly $75 million that was supposed to
Louisiana’s governor, Jeff Landry, won his job with just over half the votes in 2023. That’s a narrow win, not a strong order to change the state. Yet he pushed hard for big shifts in 2025, like making more young suspects face adult crimes and rewriting tax rules. Four changes were voted down by mor
Louisiana voters turned down a plan that would have let local governments lower or eliminate taxes on business stock. The measure, called Amendment 4, was one of five items on the ballot and saw a strong majority vote against it. Official counts show that more than two‑thirds of participants said no
Lawyers in the media and entertainment world don’t just handle paperwork—they step into some of the most chaotic situations imaginable. Some specialize in defending clients in serious criminal cases, like shootings or assaults. One recent example involved a lawyer getting a case dismissed for a clie
Lawmakers in the Philippines will decide on Monday whether to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, a move that could block her 2028 presidential bid. The House Justice Committee last month found enough grounds for impeachment after activists accused her of misusing public money, building hidden weal
Lawmakers in South Carolina aren’t just making headlines—they’re playing a risky game with the state’s money. A group of Republican politicians recently pushed to cut all funding for South Carolina State University, a historically Black college, after the school withdrew an invitation for Lt. Gov. P
