Finally Cutting the Budget

Louisiana is facing budget deficits of $340 Million in FY 2026 (fiscal year), $370 Million in FY 2027, and $508 Million in FY 2028. Legislators are looking at ways to save money through healthcare service reductions.The current FY 2025 budget for the Health Department (LDH) totals $19.9 Billion. Less than 10 years ago, Gov Bobby Jindal proposed a $24.6 Billion budget for 2016 to run the ...