Proposed Louisiana budget increases spending on prisons; teacher pay on hold until election

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,056

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The latest version of Louisiana’s proposed $51 billion budget for the next fiscal cycle would boost spending for a wide range of criminal justice and law enforcement entities, including prisons, juvenile jails, crime labs, state police and K-12 school security.

The Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously approved a spending proposal that puts over $100 million more into public safety and criminal justice collectively. It would kick in for the fiscal year that starts July …

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