Louisiana adds more public money to host rodeos, college sports events

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.

By: Julie O'Donoghue

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 529

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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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 spending was previously set at $10.4 million

The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget voted this month to spend an additional $2 million on the Hondo Rodeo Fest in New Orleans …

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