(AP) — Cut 15,000 state jobs over three years, consolidate higher education management to one central board and pool purchasing and service contracts with Arkansas and Mississippi. Those are among the first recommendations to emerge as the Commission on Streamlining Government looks at ways to trim Louisiana government costs. The recommendations — all offered by Treasurer John Kennedy, a commission member — were approved Monday by a subcommittee led by Kennedy. The ideas would have to be approved by the full commission before being forwarded to Gov. Bobby Jindal and lawmakers for consideration. The streamlining commission is trying to come up with ideas to cut millions in Louisiana government costs amid years of projected budget shortfalls. It’s unclear when the full 10-member commission will review Kennedy’s suggestions.- – – -Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at [email protected]