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State commissioner of administration Jay Dardenne wears a mask as he testifies before the Louisiana House Appropriations Committee, in Baton Rouge, La., Monday, May 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Louisiana to get $2B in federal virus aid, but with strings

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Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne, second from left, the governor's chief budget adviser, speaks to budget analysts and lawmakers at the House and Senate budget committee meeting on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. Dardenne told lawmakers that Louisiana's surplus estimate has grown to $500 million. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana surplus estimate grows to $500M, up from $300M

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From left, Reps. Tony Bacala, R-Prairieville; Jack McFarland, R-Winnfield; Steve Pylant, R-Winnsboro; and Johnny Berthelot, R-Gonzales; read through budget documents and listen to testimony in the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Edwards’ finance chief: ‘The gun has sounded’ on budget cuts

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Safety-net hospital deals done, except in north Louisiana

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Louisiana again negotiating safety-net hospital deal terms

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Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, center, unveils his proposals for balancing Louisiana's budget, including a list of tax increases for legislative consideration, during a news conference, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, in Baton Rouge, La. Joining Edwards are Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson, left, and Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Edwards administration warning $313M budget gap could grow

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Governor’s top budget adviser Dardenne suffers heart attack

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