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Amendments To La. Budget Bill Rejected

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:49:44 +0000

Lawmakers have rejected amendments made in the La. House Appropriations Committee that stripped almost $500-million in one-time money from the proposed budget.

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Louisiana's Fiscal Hawks Score A Victory Monday

Nick Bouterie — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:20:39 +0000

Opinion writer Nick Bouterie gives his thoughts on the budget process.

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La. Lawmakers Challenging Gov. Bobby Jindal Over State Budget

Brandon Comeaux — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 01:44:49 +0000

A group of conservative lawmakers in the Louisiana House is asking Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell to give his opinion on whether certain appropriations in the state budget are unconstitutional.

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Amendment To State Budget Passes Louisiana House

Brandon Comeaux — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:28:51 +0000

Rep. Cameron Henry's amendment would trim $268 Million out of the $25 Billion budget by forcing state workers to take two furlough days, cutting overtime and cutting vacant positions--all this without making deeper cuts to state agencies.

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Use Of One-Time Money Legislation Fails In Louisiana House

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:35:01 +0000

Rep. Jim Fannin's bill advocated the use of one-time money in the $25 Billion state budget.

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"Money Talks" To Be Hosted By Lafayette Chamber

Bernadette Lee — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:51:57 +0000

Rob Guidry , President and CEO of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce joined "Mornings With Ken & Bernie" today to talk about their upcoming event to talk about the State's budget.

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State Budget Bill Going To Senate Floor

Brandon Comeaux — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:25:11 +0000

The Senate Finance Committee votes to send House Bill 1, the state budget for the fiscal year that starts in July, to the Senate floor for debate.

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State Police Layoffs

Ken Romero — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:26:48 +0000

The House Appropriations Committee has amended a house bill that removes $800,000 from the Traffic Enforcement Program within the Louisiana State Police's Budget.

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La. Treasurer Says State Needs To Make Cuts To Survive

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:44:15 +0000

Legislators get back down to business in Baton Rouge today as another week of meetings of the Legislature gets into full swing. Lawmakers are still considering hundreds of pieces of legislation aimed at curbing spending, eliminating positions and tax proposals as the state grapple's with a 1.6 billion dollar shortfall.

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Cortez Talks Upcoming Session

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:08:06 +0000

State Representative Page Cortez of Lafayette joined Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero on The Morning Report to talk about the recently completed special session and to talk about the upcoming fiscal only session of the Louisiana Legislature. Cortez says the budget will be the primary conern, but other bills will be considered.

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Gov. Jindal's Budget To Be Presented

Ken Romero — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:01:55 +0000

Governor Jindal's proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts in
July plugs a big revenue gap - partially - by laying off up to 2000
state employees.

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Morning Show Interview With State Senator Mike Michot

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:06:59 +0000

Today, the Revenue Estimating Conference will be reporting to Governor Bobby Jindal the latest with sales, business and other taxes coming into the state's coffers. The question is-will this make a major change in the amount of the this year's budget shortfall? State Senator Mike Michot tries to answer that question.

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Acadiana Live With State Representative Jonathon Perry

Bernadette Lee — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:30:22 +0000

On Monday's edition of Acadiana Live, State Representative Jonathon Perry spoke with Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero about the state's budget problems, census data, redistricting and more.

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Michot Talks Politics & Budget

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:48:59 +0000

State Senator Mike Michot joined The Morning Report to discuss Louisiana legisltors who have recently decided to switch political parties. Michot also talked about what needs to be done to tackle the state's budget issues.

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Acadiana Live Focuses On Budget

Bernadette Lee — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:57:37 +0000

State Representative Page Cortez was the guest for latest edition of Acadiana Live during the Morning Report. Cortez spoke to Ken Romero and Bernadette Lee about the budget shortfall, redistricting and more.

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