LSU president: Future of arena project in doubt

By: Piper Hutchinson

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 369

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A new sales tax being collected near the LSU campus on the premise of building a new athletics arena might not be used for that purpose, the university’s president said.

Speaking Monday to the Baton Rouge Press Club, LSU System President Wade Rousse said none of the funds collected since the tax went into effect in October have been spent yet.

The tax is the subject of a lawsuit that alleges it …

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