La. Gov. Proposes Few Cuts to Fill Deficit
Baton Rouge, La.
Gov. Bobby Jindal proposed Friday to close a $319 million budget deficit this year by cutting $65 million from state agencies and public colleges and tapping into a mix of one-time dollars and savings to plug the remaining gap.
To combat a new budget shortfall projected for next year, Jindal recommended using anticipated federal stimulus dollars.
Lawmakers next week will begin considering the proposal to this year's deficit, with an eye to working out a final version of those budget plans within two weeks. The $29 billion budget must be rebalanced before the fiscal...
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