The House Democratic Caucus says they support the Senate’s plan to use 99-million dollars in rainy day money to address the state’s 304-million dollar midyear shortfall. Minden Representative Gene Reynolds is the chairman of that caucus….
cut 12 (09) “…just can’t
House Republicans are pushing a plan to use 75 million dollars in rainy day money.

Alleged misuse of State Police funds for a trip to a training conference in San Diego has led to an internal investigation…
Voicer 1 (30) “I’m Halen Doughty”

If Louisianans want better roads and bridges, the Department of Transportation will need an additional $700 million a year. That’s according to DOTD Secretary Shawn Wilson, who says Louisiana is one of only five states that hasn’t adjusted its transportation revenue stream in nearly 30 years. He says that’s why Louisiana’s roads are the 8th worst in the nation.
Cut 28 (11) “due to inflation”
Wilson says there is an appetite at the capitol to build new roads, but not to pay for them. There’s been talk of raising the gas tax by a few pennies, but Wilson says it wouldn’t be enough to cover the needs around the state…
Cut 29 (11) “manage expectations”
Funding for roads will be discussed during the regular session in April.