Biden: Here's what Louisiana would lose under GOP plan

Biden: Here's what Louisiana would lose under GOP plan

Debt ceiling: Under a GOP plan to cut national spending, Louisiana's public schools would lose $86 million, the White House said this week. Rental aid and food stamps would also be at risk. But Republicans call those predictions political theater, Mark Ballard reports.

'Don't Say Gay': The state House passed two anti-LGBTQ+ bills this week, James Finn reports. One would ban talk of gender or sexuality in schools, while another would limit the use of certain pronouns in schools. The controversial measures now head to the state Senate.

Tax credits: A state House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would eliminate more than 100 tax credits in Louisiana in 2027, unless lawmakers vote to keep each one alive, Tyler Bridges reports. The bill's sponsor says Louisiana gives away far too much of its revenue.

Numbers to Know

White House-estimated losses for Louisiana if GOP spending cuts are approved:

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Five Air Traffic Control towers would close

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17K residents would lose food stamps

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12K residents would lose rental assistance

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111K veterans would lose health care

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Public schools would lose $86M

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Source: The White House