budget

Governor says the budget isn't worth the paper its printed on.

Every recent piece of legislation to revamp the program has been shot down in the legislature.

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.

According to KATC-TV, a deal has been reached on a 2013-2014 state budget here in Louisiana.

Parish fire districts are still hurting from the rash of summer fires. Caddo Fire District 7 Chief Danny Richardson says his department got hit for about $30,000 more than it had budgeted for the year. He says fuel expense is about double what was budgeted, and there were increases in truck repairs and overtime pay...

Daily Shreveport budget meetings continue this week and next, as council members disect the spending plan department-by-department.