Louisiana adds more public money to host rodeos, college sports events
Louisiana lawmakers increased public funding for rodeos, college sports, and entertainment events to at least $12.1 million for the current fiscal year.
Louisiana lawmakers increased the amount of public money the state will spend on college sports championships, rodeos and other entertainment events in this fiscal year to at least $12.1 million in direct support. State budget documents show it was previously slated to spend $10.4 million in the current fiscal year.
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