Funding provided by
the Corporation for
Public Broadcasting
What cuts were ultimately made to cover Louisiana’s $1.3 billion shortfall and how will they affect you and the state?
The current Legislative session adjourns near the end of June. What cuts were ultimately made to cover Louisiana’s $1.3 billion shortfall and how will they affect you and the state? Watch “Legislative Review 2009” on Louisiana Public Square, Wednesday, June 24th at 7 pm.
The 2009 Legislative session began on Monday, April 27th and will adjourn on Thursday, June 25th. The focus of this session has been fiscal with most of the attention going to Governor Jindal’s proposed $26.7 billion Executive Budget. With the state facing a $1.3 billion revenue shortfall, the governor offset some of the income gap with federal stimulus money, but Higher Education and Healthcare still took big hits - $413 million and $219 million respectively.
...Read Full Backgrounder
Click here to view the LSU Before and After Survey Results
Our Panelists:
We want to know your opinion! Leave your comments in the box below.
Commenting is not available in this weblog entry.What factors in Louisiana’s lifestyle – and history - contribute to its weight problems?
How can the system be revamped while keeping the promise to those who have provided years of public service?
How civic-minded are Louisiana’s citizens and how can they become more involved?
How do Louisiana universities strike a balance between educational missions and the non-academic nature of college sports?
Are Louisiana seniors in danger of losing a large portion of their Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security benefits?
Why do so many Louisiana students give up on their education?
»»» View all Topics!
