Edwards’ budget proposal to include no cuts, $400 pay raise for teachers

Published February 26, 2021 9:00pm ET



Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday his administration will present a budget proposal Friday that does not call for spending cuts but does include more money for education, including a $400 pay bump for teachers.

Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne will get into the details Friday at the Louisiana Legislature’s joint budget committee meeting.

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