The state’s forecasting panel says Louisiana’s budget that ends June 30th contains a $313 million dollar hole, meaning it’s likely we’ll see the legislature go into a special session. House Speaker Taylor Barras agrees, but after the last two extraordinary sessions, the idea to raise more revenue isn’t a popular one…:
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Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says lawmakers all need to convene and decide where cuts need to be made and how best to spread them out…:
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Governor Edwards released a statement regarding the bad budget news. He says a special session will prevent deep budget cuts in the areas of higher education and health care. He plans to develop a plan with legislative leaders that solves this budget crisis.

State Senator Troy Brown of Assumption Parish has issued a statement in response for calls to him to resign over his two domestic violence related arrests, and recent “no contest” plea for alleged abuse against his wife. He says while he would respect the wishes of the Senate if they choose to expel him, legal action would follow. Brown apologized but said he doesn’t feel a misdemeanor warrants him being removed.

Governor John Bel Edwards travels to Rome to discuss ways to combat human trafficking with the Hospitaler Sisters of Mercy. Emelie Gunn has more…:
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