Louisiana legislators weigh hiding how public money is spent on college athletics

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 754

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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As state lawmakers call for increased transparency into university finances in Louisiana, a legislative committee has advanced a bill that would hide how much public money is being paid to college athletes.

It would be the first public records exemption for public spending in Louisiana.

No members on the House Education Committee objected Wednesday to advancing House Bill 608 by Rep. Tehmi Chassion, D-Lafayette, which would create a new public records exemption …

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