Republican Gov. John Bel Edwards is calling it Louisiana’s “fiscal cliff,” and it’ll be the prime topic of conversations this week when he meets with Republican House Speaker Taylor Barras.
The Louisiana Legislature sent six bills, including the state operating budget, to Gov. John Bel Edwards Friday, and then promptly folded its tent, ending the special session with three days to spare.
After news broke that U.S.
The Louisiana Legislature failed to come to a compromise on the state’s $29 billion budget to fund state agencies next fiscal year, adjourned sine die (for good) at 6 p.m. amid House chaos.
Gov. John Bel Edwards Wednesday served legal notice he intends to call a special session of the Legislature 30 minutes after the regular session finally adjourns at its official deadline, 6 p.m.
Louisiana Republicans advanced their vision for the state’s spending plan Monday, cutting more than $236 million from Gov. John Bel Edwards’ proposed budget by targeting areas like health care, social services and a host of other agencies.
By William Taylor Potter/Manship School News Service
An “armed and ready,” Louisiana-based super PAC called Truth In Politics started taking aim at Gov. John Bel Edwards last week not long after lawmakers convened their spring regular session.
Gov. John Bel Edwards had a message for Republicans opposing his plans for tax reform: Chart a new path.
