The special session is entering its final hours and lawmakers are still working to reach a compromise on how many rainy day dollars to use versus cuts to resolve a $304 million midyear deficit. The Senate approved a plan that would tap $99 million from the state’s savings account. Senate President John Alario says it’s a fair compromise that would protect vital services from deep cuts…:
Cut 3 (08) “of this state”
The deal hinges on a plan by House Speaker Taylor Barras that would free up statutory dedicated funds in the future, including about $97 million next year.

The special session must end at midnight on Wednesday. Alario is hopeful lawmakers can reach a compromise…:
Cut 5 (07) “under that assumption”
It’s unclear what will happen if an agreement isn’t reached.

Governor Edwards has ordered a full investigation into recent out-of-state trips taken by State Police Troopers. Four troopers allegedly made unnecessary stops to Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon while attending a conference in San Diego. Political analyst Clancy Dubos says it’s too early to tell if this spells trouble for State Police Colonel Mike Edmonson…
cut 13 (11) “…happen”

Covington Representative Paul Hollis is working on legislation to recall politicians when voters become dissatisified with them….
cut 30 (10) “…it’s impossible”
Hollis says it’s his plan to bring a bill to the regular session that would require signatures from a certain percentage of voters who participated in the last election involving the recall target.