state budget

Now that Louisiana's governor and legislative leaders have settled on updated state income projections, the haggling begins over how to spend the newly available millions.

State lawmakers are beginning the tedious work of hashing out the budget. As you can see by the budget graph provided by the House, the numbers keep growing.

Governor John Bel Edwards says the clock is running out on finding solutions to Louisiana's budget crisis.

Bossier Republicans hear about Louisiana's budget crisis. Things got a little heated near the end of the meeting.

Jay Dardenne has harsh words for critics in the Louisiana Legislature who claim the Governor can do more to cut the state budget.

Edwards is bringing the Legislature back to Baton Rouge to eliminate a $304 million deficit.

Edward's plan, introduced at the very end of the recent special legislative session, was likened by Glover to the questionable budgeting of ex-Gov Bobby Jindal.

The latest budget for the State Of Louisiana is causing some uproar in the Capital, and has the house divided. In one camp, siding with Gov. John Bel Edwards, it is believed that we have budget deficits and shortfalls that can only be corrected by raising taxes. On the other side, legislators like Senator Ryan Gatti of Bossier City say that there is no deficit, and that out of control spending is the culprit.

How much can students expect to see approved for TOPS?

The Louisiana Legislature has convened to go over the state’s budget, and you can check out all the action.