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Two Republicans in the state house are backing a bill that would require a two-thirds vote of the legislature to use one-time money for recurring expenses.

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.

Another effort is on the way to change the state's voting hours.

The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for another active Legislative session.  This year legislators are required by law to deal primarily with only fiscal matters, but are allowed to submit five non-fiscal pieces of legislation.  Chamber spokesman Bruce Conque says they will be watching.

Today marks the second day of the special legislative session held once every 10 years to deal with the redistricting of the state following the once every decade U.S. Census. Governor Bobby Jindal opened the session yesterday in Baton Rouge saying it was important the redistricting process be done as openly, transparently and fairly as possible.

This morning on Acadiana Live, State Senator Mike Michot responded to the ongoing discussion about the grade a local report gave him after the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce issued their information.

State Senator 22 elect Fred Mills joined State Representatives Taylor Barras and Page Cortez on this morning's edition of Acadiana Live.  Mills spoke of his weekend win, and his fellow lawmakers addressed redistricting and the state's shortfall.

State Senator 22 elect Fred Mills joined State Representatives Taylor Barras and Page Cortez on this morning's edition of Acadiana Live.  Mills spoke of his weekend win, and his fellow lawmakers addressed redistricting and the state's shortfall.

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.

On today's edition of Acadiana Live, State Representative Joel Robideaux talked to hosts Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero about Civil Service, candidates changing parties and that state's budget woes.

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.

The State Legislative Auditor continues to investigate the Lafayette Housing Authority, and State Representative Rickey Hardy, who asked for the investigation, says he is waiting on word about what the investigation might reveal.  Hardy spoke with morning show hosts Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero on the Morning Report.

Next year the state of Louisiana is facing at least a one-point-five billiond dollar budget defeceit, and lawmakers are preparing for a very difficult legislative session next year.  State Representative Joel Robideaux of Lafayette spoke to Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero on the Morning Report about what could happen next year.