The House passed a budget plan that funds the Department of Health at 237 million dollars less than Governor John Bel Edwards proposed. Franklin Representative Sam Jones questioned Chairman Cameron Henry for not knowing where the cuts to LDH would be.

Cut 23 (09) “the impact”

Henry argued that his job is to appropriate the money and the department head determines what areas should be cut.

Cut 25 (11) “to you”

Edwards released a statement saying this budget guts health care, children’s services, and veteran services to levels that endanger the health and welfare of the people of Louisiana.

A measure that guarantees equal pay in the workforces has passed out of the Senate Labor Committee…

Cut 25 (29) “I’m Jeff Palermo”

A bill heading to the full Senate requires traffic signs to be posted ahead of speed cameras. New Orleans Senator Troy Carter’s measure requires the signs to be clearly visible.

Cut 5 (10) “dangerous situation”