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Edwards calls for bipartisanship, takes swipes at Bobby Jindal and John...

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Gov. John Bel Edwards asks court to drop Common Core lawsuit,...

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Louisiana’s current budget woes mirror 1988 financial gaps

The Associated Press

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Louisiana’s budget gap widens; state entering into recession, economist says

The Associated Press

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Many see cause for optimism despite slower US job growth

The Associated Press

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Judge rules out mentions of deaths at BP supervisor’s trial

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Former Louisiana veterans secretary mismanaged department, audit says

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Hearing on Medicaid expansion hiring plan by DHH delayed

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Most remaining cabinet secretary positions filled by Edwards

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Louisiana Medicaid expansion plan up for legislative test today

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Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals outlines impact of potential budget...

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Thousands of Louisiana state workers get raises despite budget gaps

The Associated Press

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New Louisiana attorney general plans to continue appeal in Planned Parenthood...

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US home prices rise 5.8% in November

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Edwards keeps Jindal-era salaries he criticized as ‘exorbitant’

The Associated Press

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Edwards hasn’t made decisions on Jindal-era lawsuits

The Associated Press

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Business economists expect slower sales, economic growth

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Louisiana colleges asked to prepare for $131M in possible cuts this...

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Edwards administration owes up to $155M to cover Jindal’s business deals

The Associated Press

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Gov. Edwards’ budget plan at odds with lawsuit settlement

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