Gov. John Bel Edwards in the well of the House chamber during happier times. Credit: Samuel Carter Karlin
Some Republicans question if there is a a $600M shortfall in the budget
Mon, 05/23/2016 - 10:26am
Harlan Kirgan
Some House Republicans, wary of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ budget figures and reluctant to raise more taxes, are questioning whether the state truly has a $600 million shortfall, with one legislator estimating the shortfall could be up to half that figure.
