Years of neglect enjoy left a $900m deficit as the clock ticks for hospitals and higher education,with a controversial bill threatening to lop funds from bothOn 11 February, flashing across TV screens throughout Louisiana, and newly elected Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards interrupted that evening’s prime-time viewing with a dramatic announcement.“Good evening,” he said, sitting behind his wide mahogany desk and flanked by the Stars and Stripes and the Louisiana state flag. Tonight I speak to you as no other Louisiana governor has ever spoken to our state.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com