Legislators: Small impact from cuts

Local legislators expect St. Mary Parish to escape much of the impact of cuts during the special budget session that starts Monday aimed at closing state government’s $304 million mid-year budget deficit.

Higher education and health care are two areas that legislators especially want to try to protect from further cuts.

Gov. John Bel Edwards called for the special legislative session that will end Feb. 22. State government’s fiscal year ends June 30.

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