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Governor Edwards hopes to fund TOPS, DOTD during special legislative session

Source: wgno.com/2017/02/23/governor-edwards-hopes-to-fund-tops-dotd-during-special-legislative-session/ - Feb 23, 2017

Governor John Bel Edwards said his budget proposal for the 2018 fiscal year leaves many state services unfunded, for now.

In a statement released today, Edwards said he has stayed true to his commitment to avoid depending on one-time money for recurring expenses.

Decrying “gimmicks of the past” that were used to “hide the state’s financial problems,” Edwards said his proposed budget should serve as a starting point for the legislature and is not a finalized proposal.

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