Louisiana Legislative Session Nears End as Lawmakers Wrap Up Major Issues

Louisiana's 2026 legislative session is coming to a close after lawmakers considered more than 1,800 bills and 200 resolutions. Erin Bendily of the Pelican Institute joined Talk 107.3 to discuss the session's biggest issues, including pharmacy benefit managers, energy policy, workforce development, the state budget, and congressional redistricting. She highlighted efforts to strengthen workforce training and connect workers with growing industries, while raising concerns about government regulations and lawsuits that may impact business growth. Bendily also discussed budget priorities, including debate over spending on local projects while teacher pay raises and education initiatives faced funding challenges. With the session ending, attention now turns to the impact of the legislation that passed and what issues may return next year.