Article archive / March 1, 2011
Originally published: . Volume 2, No. 7. Source pages: 1, 3.
In a press release on February 21st, Governor Jindal announced that he was pursuing legislation that would give greater flexibility and help protect higher education and health care.
Governor Jindal said, “As we confront the budget challenges in the next fiscal year, we must transform state government to become more efficient and sustainable while protecting critical services for our people like education and health care. These budget flexibility bills are an important way to free up funds that are currently locked away, while the areas of higher education and health care are left vulnerable to reductions in tough budget years.”
According to the statement from the Governor’s office, $4.75 billion is “locked away in dedicated funds.” The governor believes that his measures will allow more options to help protect critical services.
The action gained support from Regents Chairman Bob Levy and President of the LSU System John Lombardi.
Also the measures were welcomed by the President of the Louisiana Community and Technical System, Dr. Joe May and also UL System President Randy Moffet, the announcement noted. Specific details of the Governor’s plan are given on his website.
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