Mid-year cuts spark concern
From the Monroe News Star: Budget crisis puts Louisiana Universities in a bind.
Archive for 2008
When the Boom goes Bust
From the Advocate and the Associated Press: After an ‘08 budget that increased spending and cut taxes, Governor Jindal faces the realities of a collapse in oil prices and the economy in general, setting up the first real test of his political career.
Jindal is not just the GOP Obama
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch: Governor needs to avoid the hype and concentrate on his job.
Jindal’s next move depends on Obama
From Politico: Top Jindal advisor says to see where Governor Jindal is going look at where Barack Obama is in two years.
Landrieu outlines priorities as Small Business Committee Chair
From the Washington Post: In a letter to President-elect Barack Obama, Senator Mary Landrieu asks to have Small Business Administration returned to a Cabinet level post.
Jindal gets wishy-washy on Vitter
From the Advocate: While headlining a fundraiser for disgraced Louisiana Senator David Vitter, Governor Bobby Jindal backs off of an endorsement. Meanwhile, besieged Senator gets backing of much of the La GOP delegation.
