Shaky State Budget Picture (2021)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-01-22
Duration: 00:05:30
Subjects: DARDENNE, JAY | STATE BUDGET | Economy | Louisiana Revenue Estimating Conference
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Dardenne, Jay Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 22, 2021, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Andre Moreau’s interview with Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. He discusses: the revenue forecast accepted by the Louisiana Revenue Estimating Conference; the need to include budget cuts in the executive budget; the possibility of more federal funding; and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the state budget.