Gov. John Bel Edwards

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: Some campuses will be forced to declare financial bankruptcy, resulting in massive layoffs and cancellation of classes. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: The Southern University, University of Louisiana and Louisiana Community & Technical College Systems are in the same boat. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

Gov. John Bel Edwards @LouisianaGov

Edwards: The LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Health Sciences Center in Shreveport and LSU Eunice will run out of money after April 30. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: LSU Ag Center and parish extension offices in every parish, and Pennington Biomedical Research Center will close by April 1. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Our universities and community and technical colleges will be devastated if the state generates no new revenue. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: I don't say this to scare you, but I am going to be honest with you. No more tricks, no more smoke and mirrors. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Funding for the NOW Waiver is in jeopardy. Many families of children with developmental disabilities depend on this program. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Funding for vital services like hospice care and end-stage kidney dialysis would be impacted. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Safety net hospitals could close, starting in places like Lake Charles, Alexandria and Bogalusa. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: The Dept. of Health and Hospitals is already facing severe cuts. Without new revenue, those cuts will be catastrophic. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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If #lalege doesn't choose to raise additional $ to strengthen the budget, we will face devastating cuts to vital state services. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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We have to get both the spending and revenue right to fix the budget. Focusing on one without the other would be irresponsible. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: Today, the stakes are far too high for Washington-style politics, or for a crisis in leadership. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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This year’s $940M deficit has 2 components: $570M short on revenue & $370M in commitments we can't meet. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: 7 years in a row, the state has had growing budget deficits. #lagov https://t.co/NcWqOqT0KK — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: My predecessor inherited a $1B dollar surplus. I’ve been left with almost a $1B deficit for this year alone. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: This is a historic fiscal crisis, the likes of which our state has never seen. We must be honest about that. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: We will not be paralyzed in fear by the size of this challenge, nor would we falsely claim, “The sky is falling.” #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: LA Constitution doesn't allow us to fix either deficit in the 2016 regular #lalege session, must be fixed in the special. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: In the year that starts July 1, we are facing a $2 BILLION budget deficit. #lagov https://t.co/TunbPeIH3Q — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: We now have a more than $940 million budget deficit for this current fiscal year, ending June 30. #lagov https://t.co/6LMEjRPPoW — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: The cuts our state faces could close down higher education institutions all across our state. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: The NOW Waiver is one of many programs that will take a major hit if budget problems aren't solved. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: The Wilsons and thousands of others rely on the NOW Waiver program to help pay for Braden’s care. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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People like Braden Wilson – a 9 year old who suffers from Leigh’s Disease and has been bedridden since birth. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: We know that behind every budget number are real Louisiana citizens. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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This Sunday, just three days from now, state lawmakers, will convene in a special #lalege session. #lagov https://t.co/yPp1mPH9K2 — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: We must focus on solutions and not allow party labels and bickering to pull us apart. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: I have also received devastating facts from our state’s economists showing that we are in an unprecedented position. #lagov — PolitiTweet.org

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Edwards: I've met with #lalege from across the state–North, South, urban, rural, republicans, democrats, independents–to seek ideas #lagov — PolitiTweet.org