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Interview with State Treasurer John Kennedy Play Video
January 29, 2013 9:58 AM
State Treasurer John Kennedy stopped by GMA to explain aspects of the state budget and the meaning of "no state taxes". more » -
Where are your tax dollars being "overspent" according to state officials? Play Video
May 10, 2012 11:28 PM
Nearing the end of the fiscal year, the state faces another deficit. $200-million this year and another projected $300-million next year. So, how are your tax dollars are being overspent? State Treasurer John Kennedy and the Jindal Administration offer separate opinions on how to cut back. "Should taxpayers be... more » -
School district digs for ways to avoid layoffs Play Video
March 27, 2012 11:05 PM
In St. Landry Parish, it's official: the state will not take over the school district after approving the board's plan to reduce a $4-million deficit but almost half that deficit could be reduced by the state. Layoffs are on the way. Notices could be sent out as early as next... more » -
S&P downgrade may cause trickle-down to local govt.
August 8, 2011 11:23 PM
As the federal government continues to slip, Louisiana holds onto its top credit rating- at least for now. The downgrade could force more federal cut backs and that means less money for some state programs. One scenario shows road projects coming to a stop, medicaid funds running low and schools... more » -
Jindal's ideas not well received in the legislature
June 3, 2011 12:34 AM
Governor Jindal's plan to cut a $1-billion state deficit isn't well received by the house. But it's not just Jindal's budget plan legislators are shooting down. When you add it up, we're talking $230-million. That's how much MORE money the House wants to cut from Governor Jindal's budget plan.... more » -
Fixing the leaking bucket: mending the state budget
December 14, 2010 7:04 PM
"That junkie can sell his TV or sell his stereo but sooner or later he's going to run out of things to sell." That's State Treasurer John Kennedy's take on Governor Jindal's plan to reduce a state budget defecit; now nearing $2-Billion. Kennedy recently wrote a list of 16 ways... more » -
Streamlining Government
January 7, 2010 7:38 PM
One week into the New Year, state officials are talking cuts to balance the state budget. The Governor has ordered most agencies to submit budget-cutting plans by Friday. This as a new report outlines ways to curb government spending in the state. The Commission on Streamlining Government was charged with... more » -
Unclaimed Property Could Provide Extra Cash This Christmas
December 10, 2009 2:43 PM
BATON ROUGE, LA - The holiday season is upon us, and Louisiana residents who need a little extra jingle in their pockets this Christmas may have an unexpected surprise waiting for them in the State Treasury, according to State Treasurer John Kennedy. "The holidays can be rough for Louisiana... more » -
Kennedy to discuss the state's budget in Opelousas
October 14, 2009 8:10 AM
State Treasurer John Kennedy will visit Acadiana today (October 14). He'll be speaking to the Kiwanis about the state's budget and providing an update on the streamlining commission. Kennedy should arrive at the Indian Hill Country Club in Opelousas around noon. more »
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