Fiscal Hawks, Democrats working to cut one-time revenue from Jindal’s budget
They're talking about scaling back tax exemptions and cutting spending to make up about $500 million. The post Fiscal Hawks, Democrats working to cut one-time revenue from Jindal’s budget appeared...
View ArticleJindal budget would pull $102 million from dedicated state funds
The money, in some cases accumulated over years, will help balance next year's books. But what about the year after? The post Jindal budget would pull $102 million from dedicated state funds appeared...
View ArticleHouse members craft alternative budget that trims tax breaks to raise $329...
It would preserve $100 million that Jindal wanted to take from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The post House members craft alternative budget that trims tax breaks to raise $329 million...
View ArticleAfter years of arms-length relationships, Jindal needs friends now more than...
Lawmakers and statewide officials describe decreasing access to a governor who has cultivated alliances, but few friendships, over the years. His allies say they are satisfied dealing with Jindal's...
View ArticleJindal team, business lobbyists join forces to beat back Fiscal Hawks budget...
Two days after plan is drafted to trim some tax exemptions, vote count is uncertain. The post Jindal team, business lobbyists join forces to beat back Fiscal Hawks budget plan appeared first on The Lens.
View ArticleOpponents of Jindal’s one-time money in budget craft plan with short-term money
The Lens is live-blogging Friday's action in the House. The post Opponents of Jindal’s one-time money in budget craft plan with short-term money appeared first on The Lens.
View ArticleTax credit change favored by film industry could cause $22 million budget hole
By changing which projects are affected, the bill would not raise more money next year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Office. The post Tax credit change favored by film industry could cause $22...
View ArticleLive blog: Louisiana Senate passes 2014 budget
The budget is now before the House. The post Live blog: Louisiana Senate passes 2014 budget appeared first on The Lens.
View ArticleFiscal Hawks flew high in legislative session now ended, defying Jindal
Outflanking the governor from the right, the Hawks took aim at budgetary gimmicks. The post Fiscal Hawks flew high in legislative session now ended, defying Jindal appeared first on The Lens.
View ArticleTax hike? More cuts? Refilling state’s rainy day fund clouds state budget...
Tapping the state's piggy bank has helped Jindal and legislators avoid tax hikes. But after pulling $255 million out of the rainy day fund, the state now has to find a way to replenish it in two years....
View ArticleEmboldened by legislative success, Fiscal Hawks strengthen ties with Democrats
Key Democratic leaders attended a Fiscal Hawks meeting last weekend in New Orleans. The post Emboldened by legislative success, Fiscal Hawks strengthen ties with Democrats appeared first on The Lens.
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