Louisiana House leaders steer millions of dollars in pet projects to their home parishes
Approximately 30% of funding for pet projects in the Louisiana House budget plan goes to just three of the state’s 64 parishes.
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Approximately 30% of funding for pet projects in the Louisiana House budget plan goes to just three of the state’s 64 parishes.
Approximately 30% of state funding earmarked for legislators’ 197 personal pet projects in the House-approved budget plan goes to just three of the state’s 64 parishes.
Thirty percent of pet project funding goes to three parishes where House leaders live.
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