Emboldened by legislative success, Fiscal Hawks strengthen ties with Democrats
Key Democratic leaders attended a Fiscal Hawks meeting last weekend in New Orleans.
Tag: 2014 state government budget
Tax hike? More cuts? Refilling state’s rainy day fund clouds state budget prospects
Tapping the state's piggy bank has helped Jindal and legislators avoid tax hikes. But after pulling $255 million out of the rainy day fund, the state now has to find a way to replenish it in two years. But tax revenues are not forecast to rise enough to provide the money, foreshadowing tough choices ahead.
Fiscal Hawks flew high in legislative session now ended, defying Jindal
Outflanking the governor from the right, the Hawks took aim at budgetary gimmicks.
Live blog: Louisiana Senate passes 2014 budget
The budget is now before the House.
Tax credit change favored by film industry could cause $22 million budget hole
By changing which projects are affected, the bill would not raise more money next year, according to the Legislative Fiscal Office.
Opponents of Jindal’s one-time money in budget craft plan with short-term money
The Lens is live-blogging Friday's action in the House.
Jindal team, business lobbyists join forces to beat back Fiscal Hawks budget plan
Two days after plan is drafted to trim some tax exemptions, vote count is uncertain.
After years of arms-length relationships, Jindal needs friends now more than ever
Lawmakers and statewide officials describe decreasing access to a governor who has cultivated alliances, but few friendships, over the years. His allies say they are satisfied dealing with Jindal's staff; others say he would accomplish more if he were more hands-on.
House members craft alternative budget that trims tax breaks to raise $329 million
It would preserve $100 million that Jindal wanted to take from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Jindal budget would pull $102 million from dedicated state funds
The money, in some cases accumulated over years, will help balance next year's books. But what about the year after?
