Tackling Louisiana’s Budget Deficit (2016)
Louisiana: The State We're In

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2016-01-22
Duration: 00:04:42
Subjects: STATE BUDGET | Budget deficits | Edwards, John Bel | DARDENNE, JAY
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
- Whinham, Charlie Producer
- Woods, Virnado Photographer
- Edwards, John Bel Speaker
- Dardenne, Jay Speaker
Description
This segment from the January 22, 2016, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham’s report on Governor John Bel Edwards’ proposals for tackling the state’s $750 million mid-year budget shortfall and the projected $1.9 billion budget deficit for the next fiscal year. This report includes highlights from a press conference with Governor Edwards and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne outlining the administration’s proposals, including tax increases. It also includes State Treasurer John Kennedy’s negative reaction to the plan. Hosts: Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford