Jindal Vetoes Breeding Distrust
From the Times-Picayune: Prospect of override session is on the table as Legislators distrust of Governor increases.
Budget
$10 million to Jindal donor nearly equals NGO cuts
From the Advocate: As Governor Jindal seeks to make hay off his $16 million cuts for such initiatives as housing, child mentoring and health care services, we are reminded of the $10 million personal earmark the Governor dished out to one if his favored donors.
Meanwhile, Bayou Buzz looks at Jindal’s political identity in the wake of his earmark show.
Abramson raps Jindal over cuts for homeless
From Bayou Buzz: New Orleans Rep. Neil Abramson takes aim at Jindal’s cut of $50,000 that would have provided housing for 44 New Orleans’ homeless.
Vitter, Scalise land $757,000 earmark
From the Advocate: Senator and Congressman secure funds for crime victim services.
Pay raise defines session
From the Shreveport Times: As Bobby was away campaigning for VP, the mice played in Baton Rouge.
Earmark reform amendment passes House
From the Advocate: After State Treasurer and Senate hopeful John Kennedy’s political shennanigans managed to scuttle State Senator Dan “Blade” Morrish’s effort to provide disclosure for earmarks in committee, House passes disclosure amendment 60-28 without further interference.
Budget bill approved
From the Advocate: $29.9 billion budget represents yet another broken campaign promise by Governor who vowed to reign in spending.
