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June 11, 2018

The Legislature now has one job

When the Legislature reconvenes in Baton Rouge next Monday to address what remains of the fiscal cliff, it will look far different than the special sessions that came before.

Number of the Day

$506.4 million - Amount of funding needed to fill the remaining gaps in the 2018-19 state operating budget. Most of the gaps are in higher education, public safety and social services. (Source: Legislative Fiscal Office)
September 6, 2017

The shameful DACA decision

Faith leaders, CEOs of major U.S. businesses and a strong majority of Americans disagree with President Donald Trump’s decision to end the federal program that allowed unauthorized immigrants brought to the United States as children the chance to live and work without the threat of deportation.

Number of the Day

$30 million - Amount of public funding Shreveport’s mayor, Ollie Tyler, is willing to put towards a new arena intended for the New Orleans Pelicans’ minor league team. (Source: Shreveport Times)