June 11, 2015

Governor Jindal Applauds Legislature on Passing a Balanced Budget that Protects Higher Education and Healthcare Without a Tax Increase

BATON ROUGE – Today, Governor Bobby Jindal issued a statement on Sine Die of the 2015 Louisiana legislative session:

"I’m proud that we came together this session to pass a balanced budget that protects higher education and healthcare without a tax increase. I’m also proud that we took back local control of education from the federal government and put us on a path to get out of Common Core. Lastly, I’m proud that we protected religious liberty through an executive order after legislators determined they wouldn’t take a vote on the merits. It’s been a great session and I’m proud of the legislators’ hard work."

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June 12, 2015

ICYMI: Jindal Signs 8th Budget in a Row Without Increasing Taxes

With the 2015 Louisiana Legislative session concluding yesterday, Governor Jindal will accomplish what many critics claimed he couldn’t – he will balance next year’s budget without increasing taxes.  This will be the 8th year in a row of Governor Jindal signing a balanced budget that does not include a tax increase. Under Governor Jindal’s leadership, Louisiana has received six credit rating upgrades during his time in office.

Many Louisiana lawmakers did not want to go along with Governor Jindal’s pledge not to increase taxes. But, Governor Jindal stood his ground and assured lawmakers he would veto a budget package that included a tax increase.  Strong leadership indeed…

Below Are Some Clips From the Last Day of the 2015 Louisiana Legislative Session:

Times Picayune: “Louisiana Legislature Bows To Bobby Jindal's 'No Tax' Pledge”

Times Picayune: “After holding out for weeks, the Louisiana House agreed Thursday to go along with Gov. Bobby Jindal's national ‘no tax’ pledge and avoid the governor's veto pen.  Legislators said they didn't feel like they had any choice but to approve the anti-tax measure.”

The Advocate: “Jindal Has Proudly Maintained A Steadfast Anti-Tax Record As Governor.”

The Advocate: “The Governor Told Reporters In His Fourth-Floor Capitol Office That Legislators Had Passed A Balanced Budget That Did Not Include A Net Tax Increase”

The Advocate: “Legislators said final approval of the budget will mean full funding for the state hospitals now under private management around the state … and will give Louisiana’s colleges and universities nearly as much money as they sought.”

KSLA: “Governor Bobby Jindal Says The Budget Accomplished His Goal Of Protecting Education And Health Care Without Raising Taxes. ‘If you look at the overall package of multiple bills, we're working towards a balanced budget that doesn't raise taxes.’”

WAFB: “Jindal Said He Would Veto Hundreds Of Millions In Tax Increases Passed By Both House And Senate Members To Close A $1.6 Billion Dollar Revenue Shortfall If Lawmakers Failed To Offset The New Revenues With Tax Breaks.”

WBRZ: “To Escape Vetoes Of The Financing Plans, The House Caved Into A Demand From Gov. Bobby Jindal That They Find A Way … To Help Him Keep His No-Tax Increase Pledge.”