Governor Edwards assumes the role of Captain Obvious as he implores legislators to stop the bickering and settle the state's budget crisis before it's too late.
It's not over yet but there does appear to be some significant movement in the Louisiana's budgeting stalemate. You and I should expect less state services and higher taxes to pay for them.
In the Senate legislation the one cent tax will have a five year life span. That's different than the House proposal. A conference committee will have to be adjourned to hammer out the final legislation.
Don't be fooled. There is a direct impact that cuts to higher education funding could have on LSU football. It's something that could happen even before the season begins.
If you're a drinker and a smoker then you'd better be prepared to pay a little more for your vices. Proposed tax increases on cigarettes and booze will be taken up by the Louisiana House this week.
The House Appropriations committee has suggested budget cuts that would affect funding for public schools. The cuts were even deeper than what the Governor wanted.
The disagreement over the best way to handle Louisiana's budget crisis continues to heat up between John Kennedy and John Bel Edwards. Is this feud damaging any chance of a compromise?
Results of a new poll suggest that an increase in the cigarette tax would be supported by a wide majority of citizens in the state. Changes in the tax could result in $200 million in revenue for our cash strapped state.
A Louisiana lawmaker compares Governor Edwards' revenue generation plans to feeding pigs and he's pretty darn sure that LSU will be playing football this fall.
Could an extra penny in sales tax on our purchases make a big dent in the Louisiana budget deficit? Lawmakers are debating that tax during the special session.
Governor Edwards wants lawmakers to write a new headline for Louisiana's future during this special session. Unfortunately that headline could be written in red ink if lawmakers can't agree on a plan.
Governor Edwards spends the day with Republican legislators in hopes of creating dialogue on the state's budget crisis and his plan for a solution. We won't know how it all turned out until later this month when it's time to vote during the special session.
Former Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne is suggesting that tax increases may not be Louisiana's only option when it comes to beating the budget deficit. However, the other option could be even worse.
Critics of Governor John Bel Edwards say his plan to balance the state's budget is in direct conflict with what he promised voters during the election.