Louisiana’s budget problems are getting worse. The Revenue Estimating Conference has revised the deficit for this fiscal year from 750-million to 870-million dollars. The legislature’s chief economist Greg Albrecht says Louisiana’s lagging economy is impacting state tax collections…:
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The budget deficit for next fiscal year has swelled past two billion dollars.

It’s Ash Wednesday and many Christians will receive a cross on their forehead made of Ashes to mark the beginning of Lent. But instead of attending a service more churches are giving busy individuals the opportunity to receive their ashes in the parking lot….
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That’s LSU Religious Studies professor Michael Pasquier.

State lawmakers have started filing bills for the special session to address Louisiana’s current budget crisis. Halen Doughty reports…
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Governor John Bel Edwards will deliver a prepared speech tomorrow night that will be carried on TV and radio stations. ULM Political science professor Joshua Stockley says the governor will use this forum to tell voters difficult decisions will have to be made to solve the state’s budget problems…
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The governor’s address will take place at 6:30 tomorrow night.