(AP) — Louisiana’s labor secretary said Thursday he continues to negotiate with federal officials about ways the state could take $98 million in stimulus money to expand unemployment benefits. Gov. Bobby Jindal has refused the unemployment money because he said he doesn’t want to force businesses to pay more taxes. Companies’ unemployment tax rates are tied to three years of their unemployment claims history. Jindal said if benefits are expanded, businesses’ claims history could increase, driving up their tax rates.—-Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at [email protected]