Commissioner Jay Dardenne Interview (2021)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2021-10-22
Duration: 00:05:51
Subjects: DARDENNE, JAY | STATE BUDGET | Economy
Contributors:
- Moreau, Andre Host
- Dardenne, Jay Interviewee
Description
This segment from the October 22, 2021, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Andre Moreau’s in-studio interview with Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. He discusses: the state’s $1 billion budget surplus and the $1 billion in remaining federal funds from the American Rescue Plan; the portion of the state budget surplus that is already dedicated; and the Edwards’ Administration’s recommendations for the remaining funds.