Acadiana Business Advocate

Tuesday, April 19th, 2022

Louisiana lawmakers unveil $37 billion budget proposals. See where money could go, next steps.

By ADAM DAIGLE | Acadiana Business Editor

Good morning, Acadiana, and thanks for checking in with us. Let's get started with the business news you came here looking for this morning. Louisiana House lawmakers on Monday released their multibillion-dollar spending plans for next year, advancing budget bills that earmark more than a billion dollars in federal pandemic aid and spending millions on local pet projects. See where money could go, next steps.

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Louisiana lawmakers unveil $37 billion budget proposals. See where money could go, next steps.

Is Lafayette getting a Chick-fil-A restaurant on Johnston Street near Broadmoor and Ridge?

Proposal for $500M Mississippi River bridge takes hit as lawmakers slash funding

Lafayette Parish Schools trying to shore up teacher staffing with checks and training

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