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An independent Legislature?
 Much to do has been made of the backbiting that occurred between Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Legislature during the regular session that adjourned sine die last week.
While the media did a good job of convincing the public that lawmakers finally realized the executive and legislative branches of government in Louisiana actually are equal, the fact of the matter is the Legislature didn't exhibit much independence from Jindal.
Though the Legislature bucked Jindal on literally every major piece of legislation the governor supported, it was a perfect storm that led to lawmakers at least publicly showing us they could think for themselves. At the center of the storm was money, or the lack thereof, and term limits.
Months ago prior to the start of the regular session, we were told the state faced a $1.6-billion revenue shortfall heading into the 2011-2012 fiscal year, which begins July 1. We were warned deep cuts in spending would be needed to balance the budget for the new fiscal year, cuts that might strike at the heart of health care and higher education. The special interests revved up and prepared for war. Budget-wise that is.For the full story, subscribe to the The Concordia Sentinel's NEW E-Edition! |
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