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The state legislature couldn't figure out a way to solve the budget shortfall for next fiscal year. That leaves Louisiana’s universities — and students on…
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Louisiana's Commissioner of Higher Education Joseph Rallo talks about restoration of TOPS and continuing budget woes on college campuses in our state.-
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The Revenue Estimating Conference meets Friday to put an official number on the mid-year budget shortfall and start the wheels moving on cuts – which are…
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Higher Education officials are asking the House Appropriations Committee for $1.1 billion next fiscal year. That’s $188 million more than they received in…
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The noon sun was dazzling, reflecting off hundreds of yellow shirts. But not all those attending the disabilities rally could ascend the capitol steps.…
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The House Ways and Means Committee took testimony on 20 revenue-raising measures Wednesday, but voted on none, returning all of them to the…
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Louisiana’s House Appropriations Committee has been asking every agency to present their worst-case scenario when showing up for budget hearings.…
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At first, it seemed as though everyone was breathing a sigh of relief, as the 2016 executive budget proposal unveiled last week did not slash higher…
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“It’s horrible. It’s as bad as we’ve seen, for sure.”Barry Erwin, president of the Council for a Better Louisiana, says the budget cuts looming ahead for…