Glover's bill, HB 885, made it through the House Appropriations Committee by a single vote on Tuesday and now goes to the floor of the House for debate and a vote.
The Mayor says that the passing of the six tax millages "means that we'll continue the services and we're going to actually try to go to the next level."
The Treasurer points out that the current Louisiana pension liability is $19 billion, which ranks the state 12th in the country in unfunded pension costs.
State Gaming Control Chairman Ronnie Jones says that, regarding the Diamond Jack's move, "My sense of the legislative process is that things are never, ever done."
KEEL's McCarty details what she sees as the biggest obstacles facing the city, then comes up with a plan - involving the entire community - to fix them.
Treasurer John Schroder says that he has faith in the revenue conference's estimates, "but it still doesn't change the core problem with state government."