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Federal government runs December surplus of $53.2B

The U.S. government ran a $53.2 billion surplus in December, signaling further improvement in the nation's finances.

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Questions raised about touted $178.5M surplus

Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration reported a $178.5 million budget surplus for the state fiscal year that ended June 30.

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State surplus dispute likely to linger for months

Did the state close last year's books with a surplus or a deficit?

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Lawmakers wait to hear from auditors on surplus

Lawmakers have sidestepped a decision on whether they accept claims from Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration that the state closed last year's books with a nearly $179 million surplus.

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Analysis: Happiness over surplus tempered by next shortfall

A decade of near-constant financial problems has taught Louisiana officials to assume the worst, be leery of good news and always look to the next shortfall.

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Edwards: Spend surplus on roads, colleges, local projects

Gov. John Bel Edwards wants to spend two-thirds of a $123 million Louisiana surplus on road and bridge work, college building repairs and local construction projects, a lengthy list of small-dollar...

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Treasurer: Louisiana has $300M-plus surplus from last year

Louisiana's treasurer expects the state to have a surplus topping $300 million from the last budget year.

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Economist: Surplus doesn’t mean Louisiana economy roaring

The Louisiana Legislature's chief economist sought Tuesday to temper suggestions that an estimated $300 million-plus state surplus is the sign of a booming economy or an indication the state will be...

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Louisiana legislative agencies build $85M surplus

Louisiana's legislative agencies have socked away hefty surpluses, quietly building up $85 million in the bank without mentioning the money in annual budget hearings.

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Louisiana’s new legislative leaders inherit $86M surplus

Louisiana lawmakers are sitting on $86 million in off-the-books surpluses in their agencies, and the House and Senate's new leaders said they haven't decided how they want to spend the money that has...

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