Louisiana lawmakers are negotiating behind the scenes over how to redraw the state’s congressional seats, after abruptly taking a break amid skirmishes over legislative district maps. The House and Senate have adjourned until Monday. The redistricting special session must end two days later. Senate President Joel Chaisson scrapped work today after he learned the House planned to wait until Monday to debate the redesign of Senate districts. House Speaker Jim Tucker quickly followed, adjourning the House. Tucker says there are technical problems with the Senate map, and he wants his staff to comb through the proposal. Chaisson disagrees, saying the Senate map is fine as is. Meanwhile, senators are haggling among themselves about congressional remapping plans. Gov. Bobby Jindal has said he’d veto the plan already backed by the Senate.
La. lawmakers adjourn until Monday amid disputes
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