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It’s an oft-repeated theory among state lawmakers: “Our hands are tied because we have dedicated funds,” and “There’s money in stat deds. So isn’t that…
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Today we’re launching a sometimes series we’re calling “Whatever Happened To…?”, looking at Louisiana people, places and issues that were once hot news…
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Louisiana’s House and Senate worked through the weekend, drawing somewhat closer to resolving the budget shortfall, while philosophically they remain at…
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With very little discussion, the full Senate passed the budget bill today.“The only thing that we’re here to do is to decide how do we impose 600 million…
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“How many people would be eligible in Louisiana?” Senate Finance Committee chairman Jack Donahue asked state health officials Monday.More than half a…
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Senators saw a pile of unallocated potential money as part of a House bill to extend the tax amnesty program, and they jumped at it.“Let’s do something we…