(AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal has sent formal notification to the White House that Louisiana will tap into at least part of its share of the federal stimulus package. Jindal sent a letter to President Barack Obama certifying Louisiana will accept stimulus dollars and “use them to promote economic growth and create jobs in a fiscally responsible manner.” Jindal’s letter includes a caveat, saying his administration continues to look at the rules for each pot of money to determine what the state will use. Louisiana is estimated to be eligible for more than $3.5 billion.——Contact The Daily Reveille’s news staff at [email protected]
Jindal tells White House La. will use stimulus
By The Associated Press
March 15, 2009