State Budget Cuts Might Result in Federal Suit

The Advocate reports that budget cuts in services for the developmentally disabled might result in a United States Department of Justice lawsuit, according to state DHH Assistant Secretary Raymond Jetson. Louisiana is already in trouble with the Justice Department regarding its handling of facilities in Pinecrest and Hammond, and pressure by the department has increased as of late. Governor Foster's budget proposes to cut $16 million from the Louisiana departmental disabilities funding.

Posted by AJR at May 14, 2003 07:12 AM