PAR: Another Louisiana budget cycle, same education fight

By: Melinda Deslatte

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 1,119

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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With his latest budget proposal, Gov. Jeff Landry is restarting what appears likely to be an annual debate of whether and how to expand Louisiana’s education voucher program.

Again, he’s hitting resistance.

The governor’s $46.9 billion spending plan, released to lawmakers Friday, would keep most state programs and services operating at their current levels – with some notable exceptions.

Landry seeks to grow staff for and spending on the state adult and youth prison systems, …

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