Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Panel advances 'Louisiana Works' plan to consolidate safety‑net programs; lawmakers press for fiscal detail
Summary
The House Appropriations Committee voted to report House Bill 6 24 favorably, advancing a major reorganization that would consolidate SNAP, workforce and other eligibility services under a renamed "Louisiana Works."
The House Appropriations Committee voted to report House Bill 6 24 favorably after hearing hours of testimony about a multi‑agency plan to consolidate eligibility, workforce and support programs into a unified system — rebranding the Louisiana Workforce Commission as “Louisiana Works.”
Sponsor Representative Stephanie Barrue said the measure aims to create a single intake and a single case manager so families can get cash, food and workforce services through one door rather than repeatedly filing similar paperwork with separate agencies. "This is not a new plan. This is not something that we created overnight," she told the committee, citing a…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
