budget deficit

Parents of children with developmental disabilities chastised some lawmakers.

The School Board will be presented a balanced budget proposal at the cost of cutting some positions and a salary freeze for next school year.

The study is intended to offer preliminary recommendations to raise money and fill financial gaps in the state's coffers.

Governor John Bel Edwards spoke in front of lawmakers Monday as the regular legislative session is now underway.

An unprecedented meeting was held today at the State Capitol regarding a "numbers game."

One state lawmaker wants to set up a way for people to donate to the state's debt.

Yep, I take John Bel Edwards to task on this one and even include a word or two about Bobby Jindal.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says he will cut spending on his office's executive staff.

It seems to me there is too much time being spent in meetings analyzing the problem.

School board members were given the news that ongoing budget cuts and rising retirement costs are causing problems for the budget.

Senator Jonathan Perry joined 'Mornings With Ken and Bernie' today by phone from the Louisiana State Capitol to discuss Governor Jindal surprise move yesterday involving his tax proposal. Yesterday at the opening of the fiscal legislative session Governor Bobby Jindal addressed a joint meeting of the Louisiana House and Senate and removed his tax plan to eliminate state income from discussion... R