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Louisiana operating budget flat, other costs rise

(The Center Square) — Louisiana’s operating budget may be largely flat, but several other state spending bills have grown significantly in recent years, including construction, judiciary and legislative expenses.

The state’s capital outlay budget, which funds construction projects, has increased from about $7.9 billion in total means of financing in 2022 to about $12.9 billion in 2026.

The more imme…

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