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The administration appears to want to avoid a showdown with the city and parish councils.

The latest in the battle between Lafayette's legislative and executive branches.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has released the state's new fiscal year budget and education, new bridges and infrastructure top the list.

One of the lingering effects of Hurricane Ida will be felt at the gas pump as fuel prices are expected to rise over the next several weeks.

The city could be operating on 50% of its current budget if a new budget isn't passed by September 1st.

The announcement comes along with the elimination of 37 positions within the Parks and Recreation department in Lafayette.

It simply comes down to the 60-20-20 rule.

Just when we were told that the special tax session was gaining traction, legislators find a way to bring it to a screeching halt.

Baton Rouge Democratic Representative Ted James says after a week of haggling, the legislature is showing some signs of life.

House Speaker Taylor Barras takes you behind the scenes of the legislative process, specifically in regards to the state budget's approval during the Special Legislative Session.

It took two sessions to pass what could have been done in one.

Lawmakers approved a budget that fully funds TOPS.

The House approved a spending plan that appropriates all of the available dollars, something they would not agree to do during the regular session.

The big debate over the budget came down to lawmakers arguing over how much, if any, of the revenue forecast to withhold in case of midyear cuts.

It looks like it will come down to an 11th-hour decision at the State Capitol...again.

The Senate's version of the budget package does not include deep cuts to higher ed, prisons or DCFS.

The governor recommended a $5 million cut to State Police, but the House’s spending plan calls for much deeper cuts.

Lawmakers are once again proposing more changes to the TOPS scholarship program.

To rebalance this year's budget, Gov. John Bel Edwards is levying all of a $70 million spending reduction on the state health department and sparing Louisiana's public colleges.

Other changes to TOPS may occur during the upcoming legislative session that begins Sunday.