Legislative session ends with budget deal that restores $210 million to higher ed, health care
Source: nola.com Posted By: ron M...5388 days ago
The Legislature wrapped up its two-month session Thursday by approving a budget deal that plugs $210 million in one-time dollars back into health care, higher education and other programs but still reduces spending well below current-year levels.
The deal ends weeks of sometimes-contentious negotiations between House and Senate leaders and culminates a session that saw Gov. Bobby Jindal win approval of the vast majority of his legislative agenda.