(AP) — Lawmakers have started making changes to Gov. Jindal’s budget plan for next year, stalling pay raises and shifting money to arts programs, parks and health care services. The House Appropriations Committee agreed Tuesday to tap into $43 million from an expired insurance fund used to lure insurance companies to the state. They also voted to stop a planned raise for thousands of state employees. They will use the savings to reverse cuts proposed for arts programs, state historic sites, agriculture extension services at LSU and health care services.
Lawmakers start to make budget changes
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April 27, 2009