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Tag: State government finances

Jindal drains economic development fund to subsidize projects around the state

by Tyler BridgesAugust 19, 2013November 7, 2019

There was $150 million in the “mega-fund” when Bobby Jindal took office. Now it’s down to $6.7 million, and prospects are dim for replenishing it. “I think the dollars have been used for meaningful projects that have been important for our economy,” he said.

Tax hike? More cuts? Refilling state’s rainy day fund clouds state budget prospects

by Tyler BridgesAugust 14, 2013November 7, 2019

Sharp decline in state tax revenue during Jindal years bucks national trend

by Tyler BridgesAugust 7, 2013November 7, 2019

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