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Regular Session Ends with Gains for LSU

The 2008 Regular Session concluded on June 23 and LSU made major advances on the Flagship Agenda. Read Analysis.

State Legislature in Regular Session

On March 31, the Louisiana Legislature opened its three-month session. To view legislation and issues that could affect LSU, click on one of the following:

Bills by Subject and Number

Summary of Governor's Budget for LSU

Summary of Proposed Tuition/Fee Changes and News

Possible 5% Budget Cut, News and Analysis

Baton Rouge Chamber Offers Funding Strategy for Flagship

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber, under the direction of its new president Adam Knapp, released a funding strategy to help LSU reach a more nationally competitive position. Read more...

The Advocate Endorses a Stronger LSU

Baton Rouge's largest daily newspaper, The Advocate, endorsed the proposition that some of the state's $2.2 billion surplus should be used to bolster the state's flagship university. Read more...

Baton Rouge Area Chamber Proposes Flagship Plan

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber proposed an ambitious plan to make LSU a top national research university. Read more...

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The Latest in State and National News
Read the latest news affecting higher education in Louisiana and across the nation. Visit our News & LSU Impacts on the sidebar or click on STATE or NATIONAL for up-to-date headlines.

Our Mission
The LSU Office of External Affairs acts as the liaison between the University to its governmental and corporate constituencies. Through our efforts, we hope to make resources available for the University to allow it to fulfill its flagship mission.

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Legislative Contact

The Legislature periodically requests faculty and/or staff to attend committee meetings or formally respond to questions about certain issues. LSU employees asked to appear before a committee must notify Jason Droddy at 578-5745 and submit a legislative contact form prior to making their appearance.

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LSU Office of Legislative & External Affairs
3960 W. Lakeshore Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Telephone: 225/LSU-5745
Fax: 225/LSU-3860
Email: externalaffairs@lsu.edu

LSU is committed to excellence at every level, offering a challenging academic and research environment
in one of the most unique cultural settings in the nation. Visit www.lsu.edu/flagship to chart LSU’s path to national prominence.

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LSU is committed to excellence at every level, offering a challenging academic and research environment in one of the most unique cultural settings in the nation. Visit www.lsu.edu/flagship to chart LSU’s path to national prominence.

LSU is committed to excellence at every level, offering a challenging academic and research environment
in one of the most unique cultural settings in the nation. Visit www.lsu.edu/flagship to chart LSU’s path to national prominence.