fiscal cliff

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."

Minden Rep. Gene Reynolds describes himself as "in the middle' when it comes to possible solutions to the state's budget troubles.

Stephen Waguespack says that business owners are tired of being told that it is up to them, via tax dollars, to solve Louisiana's real or imagined fiscal troubles.

The special session was notable for its stark partisan divides, which Edwards says were the worst he’s seen in a decade.

Seaker Taylor Barras disputes comments made by Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne that a pre-session deal to solve the budget shortfall had been made.

Dardenne says that Governor Edwards will propose that the regular legislative session end early, so that the legislature "can come into another special session.

Republican Rep. Alan Seabaugh says that "the special session was a boondoggle' and a waste of taxpayers money,

State Rep. Dodie Horton from Haughton talks about the chances that Dems and the GOP members can come to an agreement to solve the state's budget shortfall.

Bucking his party leaders , the Senator from Shreveport says, "We don't need to be putting more taxes on family owned businesses and wage earners."

John Schroder says giving more money to Baton Rouge is "like giving more crack to a crack addict."