State Sen. Sen. Kirk Talbot said part of an insurance bill gives him “heartburn” and still needs work. (Photo by Elizabeth Garner / LSU...

Chairman Jack McFarland led the House Appropriations Committee in crafting a bipartisan compromise on the state budget (Photo by Anna...

State Rep. Julie Emerson proposed a bill that could lead to a further cut in state income tax rates. (Photo by Piper Hutchinson) BATON...

State Rep. Charles Owen proposed a controversial bill on carbon sequestration projects. (Photo courtesy of the Louisiana House) BATON...

Gov. Jeff Landry is dueling with Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple over the best ways to lower insurance rates for consumers. (Photo by...