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Louisiana Governor and State Treasurer at Odds Over Spending Unclaimed Money

Dec 26, 2019 01:04PM ● By Staff Writer

Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration and State Treasurer John Schroder are in a dispute over whether state government can spend money that belongs to people who haven’t claimed it yet...

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Citing Education Needs, Louisiana Gov. Edwards To Oppose Any Efforts To Cut Taxes In 2020

Dec 18, 2019 03:11PM ● By Staff Writer

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards next year plans to oppose possible efforts to cut taxes so the state can afford to spend more money on education, the governor said Wednesday...

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Louisiana Revenue Projection Rejected Once Again

Dec 13, 2019 06:38PM ● By Staff Writer

LA Republican leader blocked the establishment of a new state revenue forecast, citing an inaccurate estimate. The move complicates Gov. John Bel Edwards’ ability to craft an executive budget

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Senate Passes The National Defense Authorization Act For The 2020 Fiscal Year

Jun 27, 2019 04:55PM ● By Staff Writer

The United States Senate today passed the National Defence Authorization Act for the Fiscal Year 2020 with a bipartisan vote of 86-8...

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Breaux Bridge Officials seek to honor late councilman

Apr 02, 2018 01:05PM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Breaux Bridge city officials are looking to honor late councilman Gary “Bimmie” Champagne, who died in early March following heart surgery.

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