Lege Watch

Jul 14 2008

248 VETOES !!!

VETO MESSAGE NO. 1
Page 10, Lines 18 through 23:

This amendment provides that the Department of Treasury implement the Reduce Irritating Paperwork Strategy (RIPS). This language amendment may cause important information regarding transfers to not be collected resulting in a decrease in transparency and accountability. While I generally support efforts to reduce government paperwork, for the reasons given, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 2
Page 24, Lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $50,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs, Senior Centers Program for Socialization Services, Inc. This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 3
Page 25, Lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $10,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs for the Pentecost Baptist Church. This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 4
Page 25, Lines 7 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,000 in State General Fund (Direct) to the Office of Elderly Affairs for Christopher Inn. This is a NonGovernmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 5
Page 26, Lines 20 through 22:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Office of Elderly Affairs, Senior Centers Program. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 6
Page 39, lines 34 through 37:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Southern Forest Heritage Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 7
Page 39, lines 38 through 41:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Southern Forest Heritage Museum and Research Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 8
Page 42, Lines 46 through 49:

This amendment provides $200,000, including five positions payable out of State General Fund (Direct) to the Criminal Law and Medicaid Fraud Program for the Identity Theft and Fraud Unit within the Attorney Generals Office. Support for this program should be provided by the Office of Financial Institutions. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 9
Page 42, Lines 50 through 53:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Civil Law Program for Capital Area Legal Services Corporation. Funding in the amount of $500,000 is already provided to the Civil Law Program for the Legal Services Corporations. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 10
Page 47, lines 56 through 58:

This amendment provides $389,921 in general fund for the restoration of nine positions in the Administrative and Support Services Programs. This agency is funded by statutory dedications and not state general funds. If necessary, this agency’s budget can be amended during the year to increase their funding from statutory dedications, thereby, negating the need for state general funds. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 11
Page 57, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Algiers Economic Development Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO AMENDMENT NO. 12
Page 57, lines 11 through 15:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District. This statutorily authorized entity has the authority to self generate income and is eligible to compete for matching grant funding through Louisiana Economic Development. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 13
Page 57, lines 22 through 25:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Idea Village. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 14
Page 57, lines 39 through 43:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the New Orleans Louisiana Young Urban Rebuilding Professionals Initiative. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 15
Page 57, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $45,000 to the Ascension Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 16
Page 58, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Greater New Orleans Biosciences Economic Development District. This statutorily authorized entity has the authority to self generate income and is eligible to compete for matching grant funding through Louisiana Economic Development. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 17
Page 58, lines 6 through 8:

This amendment provides $40,000 to the Ascension Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 18
Page 58, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the United Christian Music and Video Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 19
Page 58, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Louisiana Community and Economics Resources Network, Inc. (LaCERN). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 20
Page 59, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Gretna Economic Development Association, Ltd. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 21
Page 59, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Southern Hills Business Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 22
Page 59, lines 19 through 20:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Louisiana Minority Business Council. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 23
Page 62, lines 47 through 49:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 24
Page 62, lines 50 through 52:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 25
Page 62, lines 53 through 56:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Snyder Museum and Creative Arts Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 26
Page 63, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 27
Page 63, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 28
Page 63, lines 16 through 18:

This amendment provides $85,000 to the Arna Bontemps African-American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 29
Page 63, lines 22 through 23:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Children’s Museum in Lake Charles. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 30:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Louisiana Association of Museums. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 31
Page 63, lines 26 through 28:

This amendment provides $75,000 to the Children’s Museum of Acadiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 32
Page 63, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Imperial Calcasieu Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 33
Page 64, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Kent Plantation House. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 34
Page 64, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $45,000 to the Parks and Recreation Program for the city of Mansfield for park equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 35
Page 66, lines 40 through 42;

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Shreveport Symphony, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 36
Page 66, lines 43 through 45:

This amendment provides $30,000 to St. Bernard Parish Art in April Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 37
Page 67, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Opera Louisiane, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 38
Page 67, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $50,000 to St. Joseph Arts, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 39
Page 67, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Cultural Development Program for the city of Starks Mayhaw Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 40
Page 67, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Vernon Parish Police Jury for the May Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this appropriation.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 41
Page 67, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Center for Cultural and Eco-tourism. The higher education funding formula is fully funded. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 42
Page 67, lines 28 through 30:

This amendment provides $60,000 to The Cajuns: A history 1610 to the Present. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 43
Page 67, lines 31 through 34:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 44
Page 67, lines 35 through 37:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 45
Page 67, lines 42 through 46:

This amendment provides $800,000 to the Ville Platte/Evangeline Recreational District for a multipurpose baseball and recreational center. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 46
Page 68, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Hot Air Balloon Festival for cultural enrichment. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 47
Page 68, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Efforts of Grace, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 48
Page 69, lines 37 through 39:

This amendment provides $25,000 for international silhouette shoots and sportsman’s competitions. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 49
Page 69, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Doorway to Louisiana, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 50
Page 69, lines 44 through 46:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Sabine River Authority. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 51
Page 70, lines 17 through 20:

This amendment provides $10,000 for the Historic Grand Cane Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 52
Page 71, lines 20 through 22:

This amendment provides $50,000 for the Audubon Highway Commission. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 53
Page 73, lines 8 through 11:

This amendment provides $18,050 for the Poverty Point Regional Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 54
Page 102, lines 20 through 23:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Donaldsonville Marine Institute. The Office of Youth Development utilizes a competitive process for the provision of these services. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 55
Page 102, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Carville Job Corp Mentor program. The Office of Youth Development utilizes a competitive process for the provision of these services. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 56
Page 102, lines 27 through 30:

This amendment provides $20,000 in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice truancy program in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $70,000 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development’s Contract Service program. These services are procured through the competitive bid process. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 57
Page 102, lines 35 through 38:

This amendment provides $40,000 in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice for juvenile programs in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $65,373 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development’s Contract Service program for the School Fight Program. These services within the Office of Youth Development are procured through the competitive bid process. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 58
Page 102, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for Volunteers for Youth Justice for juvenile programs in Caddo Parish. Current contract funding in the amount of $65,373 for youth programs in Caddo Parish is within the Office of Youth Development’s Contract Service program for the School Fight Program. These services within the Office of Youth Development are procured through the competitive bid process. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 59
Page 108, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $10,000 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) to Options, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 60
Page 108, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $150,000 payable out of the State General Fund (Direct) for the provision of services by licensed clinical social workers. The Capital Area Human Services District has funding appropriated for licensed clinical social workers. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 61
Page 116, lines 13 through 22:

This language adds a provider to the Medicaid program without going through the deliberation process and without appropriating additional funding to cover the increased cost. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 62
Page 119, lines 36 through 40:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Grants Program for the Louisiana group of the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation to sponsor the attendance of families and/or physicians to the annual symposium. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 63
Page 136, lines 40 through 44:

This amendment provides $100,000 State General Fund by Statutory Dedications out of the Compulsive and Problem Gaming Fund to the Prevention and Treatment Program for Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling. There is funding appropriated to the Office of Addictive Disorders for this type of service and additional funding for such service should be appropriated directly to the agency. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 64
Page 144, lines 55 through 59:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for the St. Martin Parish, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency (SMILE Community Action Agency) for the mentor program. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 65
Page 145, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $15,000 in funding for the St. Martin Parish, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency (SMILE Community Action Agency). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 66
Page 145, lines 6 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for the Iberia Homeless Shelter, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 67
Page 170, Lines 43 through 49:

This amendment provides $50,000 payable out of State General Fund by Statutory Dedications from the Conservation Fund to the Louisiana Charter Boat Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request, which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 68
Page 178, Lines 9 through 11:

This amendment provides $25,000 in State General Fund to the Board of Regents for the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars for the purpose of funding scholarships. The higher education funding formula is fully funded. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 69
Page 183, Lines 50 through 52:

This amendment provides $50,000 in the State General Fund for the University of New Orleans for the UNO Hospitality Research Center. The higher education funding formula is fully funded. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 70
Page 203, Lines 45 through 48:

This amendment provides $10,000 for Catahoula Agency for Postsecondary Education, Inc. in Jonesville. The higher education funding formula is fully funded. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 71
Page 236, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $200,000 in funding for the Odyssey Foundation for the Arts. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 72
Page 236, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $10,000 in funding for RIZ UP! Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 73
Page 236, lines 10 through 13:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for the Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation (UREC). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request for a program which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 74
Page 236, lines 14 through 17:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the Hope Group, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 75
Page 236, lines 18 through 21:

This amendment provides $5,000 in funding for the Glen Oaks High School Security Dads, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 76
Page 236, lines 25 through 28:

This amendment provides $25,000 in funding for the Delta PREP. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 77
Page 236, lines 29 through 32:

This amendment provides $25,000 in funding for the Concord Youth and Adult Community Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 78
Page 236, lines 33 through 39:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board to provide programs through a United Way Agency. The MFP is fully funded and it is the responsibility of the department and local school systems to prioritize projects and distribute resources appropriately. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 79
Page 236, lines 40 through 44:

This amendment provides $50,000 in funding for the Jefferson Sports and Scholastic Foundation, LLC. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 80
Pages 237, lines 22 through 27:

This amendment provides $7,220 in funding for Richland & East Carroll Parishes who have partnered to offer a peer-support crisis-intervention program. It is the responsibility of the department and local school systems to prioritize projects, distribute resources, and select providers that can deliver needed services. This appears to be a duplicative program that provides services similar to existing programs. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 81
Page 237, lines 28 through 32:

This amendment provides $100,000 in funding for the United Way of Acadiana Imagination Library/Jumpstart Initiative. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 82
Page 237, lines 42 through 45:

This amendment provides $35,000 in funding for the DeSoto Parish Multicultural Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 83
Page 237, lines 46 through 49:

This amendment provides $35,000 in funding for the Mt. Bethel No. 1 in Keithville. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 84
Page 260, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Hungarian Settlement Historical Society, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 85
Page 260, lines 23 through 25:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Merryville Historical Society and Museum, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 86
Page 260, lines 35 through 37:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Beauregard Parish Sheriff for the 2008 Veterans Day celebration in Dry Creek. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this appropriation.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 87
Page 260, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Charitable Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 88
Page 260, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $110,000 to the city of Eunice for tennis court construction and expansion. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.
VETO MESSAGE NO. 89
Page 260, lines 44 through 47:

This amendment provides $180,000 to the Jefferson Parish Recreation Department for improvements to Thomas Jefferson Playground. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 90
Page 261, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Natchitoches, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 91
Page 261, lines 18 through 20:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Community Awareness Revitalization and Enhancement Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 92
Page 261, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Young Men’s Christian Association of Baton Rouge Baranco/Clark Branch. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 93
Page 261, lines 28 through 29:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the McKinley High School Alumni Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 94
Page 261, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $250,000 to the Algiers Athletic Club Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 95
Page 261, lines 41 through 44:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Westbank Redevelopment Corporation. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 96
Page 262, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the town of Arnaudville for infrastructure repairs and improvements and playground equipment acquisitions. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 97
Page 262, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the village of Cankton for infrastructure improvements and playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 98
Page 262, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Kent Plantation House, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 99
Page 262, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the McKinley School Alumni Association, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 100
Page 263, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Evangeline Parish Recreation District for construction of a ball park. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 101
Page 263, lines 44 through 45:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Booker T. Community Outreach Project. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 102
Page 264, lines 4 through 5:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Novice House, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 103
Page 264, lines 6 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,000 to The New Way Center, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 104
Page 264, lines 20 through 21:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Top Gun Boy Scouts of Ouachita. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 105
Page 264, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the city of Crowley for acquisition of playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 106
Page 264, lines 28 through 30:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the city of Rayne for acquisition of playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 107
Page 265, lines 21 through 22:

This amendment provides $100,000 to Community Coordinating Council, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 108
Page 265, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $100,000 to Men of Vision and Enlightenment, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 109
Page 265, lines 25 through 26:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Louisiana, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 110
Page 265, lines 27 through 29:

This amendment provides $60,000 to the Louisiana Alliance for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 111
Page 265, lines 30 through 31:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Project Each One Reach One, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 112
Page 265, lines 32 through 33:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Greater Grambling Chamber of Commerce. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 113
Page 265, lines 37 through 39:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Achieve to Succeed. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 114
Page 265, lines 40 through 42:

This amendment provides $15,000 to City at Peace. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 115
Page 266, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Scotlandville Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 116
Page 266, lines 34 through 37:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Louisiana Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 117
Page 266, lines 38 through 39:

This amendment provides $75,000 to Mercy Endeavors, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 118
Page 266, lines 40 through 43:

This amendment provides $30,000 to Global Green USA. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 119
Page 267, lines 5 through 7

This amendment provides $650,000 to the Dryades Street Young Men’s Christian Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 120
Page 267, lines 8 through 10:

This amendment provides $400,000 to Progress 63. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 121
Page 267, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $50,000 to Just the Right Attitude, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 122
Page 267, lines 16 through 18

This amendment provides $75,000 to the George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 123
Page 267, lines 19 through 21:

This amendment provides $340,000 to Serving People District 40. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 124
Page 268, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $200,000 to Human Assistance Needs and Development, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 125
Page 269, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Neighborhoods Planning and Community Development Network. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 126
Page 269, lines 30 through 32:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Youth Education Solutions, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO.127
Page 269, lines 33 through 35:

This amendment provides $15,000 to Youth Education Solutions, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 128
Page 269, lines 36 through 38:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Youth Education Solutions, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 129
Page 269, lines 42 through 46:

This amendment provides $50,000 for dog parks at Glenn F. Pope Memorial Park and Lafayette Woods Park. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 130
Page 270, lines 1 through 4:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Community Renewal International, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 131
Page 270, lines 5 through 6:

This amendment provides $30,000 to Children and Arthritis. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 132
Page 270, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $15,000 to Pineville Concerned Citizens, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 133
Page 270, lines 26 through 29:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Mt. Zion Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 134
Page 270, lines 39 through 41:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 135
Page 270, lines 42 through 44:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Arna Bontemps African American Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 136
Page 271, lines 1 through 5:

This amendment provides $75,000 to the Education Foundation of Epsilon Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 137
Page 271, lines 9 through 11:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Southeast Louisiana Council Boy Scouts of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 138
Page 271, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Girl Scouts Louisiana East, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 139
Page 271, lines 34 through 36:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Unity of Greater New Orleans, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 140
Page 272, lines 9 through 12:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Jefferson Parish for the Jefferson Parish Department of Parks and Recreation to be equally divided between Bright Playground, and Lakeshore Playground. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 141
Page 272, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $50,000 to Pontilly Association, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 142
Page 272, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $200,000 to the Pontchartrain Park Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 143
Page 273, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Assumption Parish Police Jury for the E.G. Robichaux Ball Park. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 144
Page 273, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Assumption Parish Police Jury for the Bayou L’Ourse Ball Park. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 145
Page 273, lines 34 through 37:

This amendment provides $5,000 to Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Charitable Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 146
Page 274, lines 44 through 46:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Top Gun Boy Scouts of Ouachita. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 147
Page 275, lines 5 through 8:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Louisiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 148
Page 275, lines 20 through 23:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the city of Baton Rouge for the North Baton Rouge Community Center. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 149
Page 275, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $150,000 for RIZ UP Louisiana!. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 150
Page 275, lines 27 through 29:

This amendment provides $5,000 for Hope Group, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 151
Page 275, lines 30 through 32:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Glen Oaks High School Security Dads, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 152
Page 275, lines 45 through 46:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Alpha Community Outreach Center, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 153
Page 277, lines 1 through 4:

This amendment provides $15,000 to The Church United for Community Development. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 154
Page 277, lines 18 through 20:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Rapides Station Community Ministries, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 155
Page 278, lines 4 through 6:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Breaux Bridge Historical Society. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 156
Page 278, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Gloria Kern Counseling Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 157
Page 278, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $40,000 to the town of Sarepta for playground equipment. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 158
Page 278, lines 24 through 25:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Old Bethel Baptist Church of Clarks, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 159
Page 279, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Rosedale Lions Club. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 160
Page 279, lines 25 through 26:

This amendment provides $7,500 to the Maringouin Lions Club. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 161
Page 280, lines 18 through 19:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the Livingston Outdoor Sports Association, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 162
Page 280, lines 20 through 22:

This amendment provides $100,000 for Nehemiah 20/20 Community Development. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 163
Page 280, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $150,000 for Life Economic Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 164
Page 280, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $100,000 for Desire Community Housing Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 165
Page 280, lines 28 through 29:

This amendment provides $50,000 for Pontilly Association, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 166
Page 281, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $35,000 to the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 167
Page 281, lines 31 through 33:

This amendment provides $150,000 to the Jefferson Parish Council for Kings Grant Playground. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 168
Page 282, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $15,000 to Teagra’s Helping Hands. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 169
Page 282, lines 31 through 32:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the Paul S. Morton, Sr., Scholarship Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 170
Page 282, lines 39 through 41:

This amendment provides $15,000 for Vietnamese Initiatives in Economic Training (VIET). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 171
Page 283, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $25,000 for MQVN Community Development Corporation, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 172
Page 283, lines 7 through 8:

This amendment provides $10,830 for the Booker T. Community Outreach Project. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 173
Page 283, lines 9 through 10:

This amendment provides $3,610 for Dove Christian Community Services, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 174
Page 283, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $3,610 for G. T. Services, Incorporated. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 175
Page 283, lines 15 through 16:

This amendment provides $3,610 for I & I Educational Service, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 176
Page 283, lines 20 through 22:

This amendment provides $3,610 to the Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 177
Page 283, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $7,220 for Novice House, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 178
Page 283, lines 25 through 27:

This amendment provides $3,610 for the Southside Economic Development District, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 179
Page 283, lines 28 through 29:

This amendment provides $43,320 for The New Way Center, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 180
Page 283, lines 30 through 32:

This amendment provides $7,220 for the Twin City Colored Community Welfare, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 181
Page 283, lines 33 through 34:

This amendment provides $1,805 for the Community Services of Richland, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 182
Page 283, lines 35 through 36:

This amendment provides $1,805 for the Pride of Waterproof Community Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 183
Page 283, lines 37 through 39:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Louisiana Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 184
Page 284, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $30,000 to Leadership Seminars of America for the Louisiana Youth Seminar. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 185
Page 284, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Zydeco Playa Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 186
Page 284, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Heritage Community Band. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 187
Page 284, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $2,500 to Kids Coupes, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 188
Page 284, lines 16 through 17:

This amendment provides $35,000 for Girl Scouts of Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 189
Page 284, lines 21 through 23:

This amendment provides $5,000 for First Pentecostal Lighthouse Mission. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 190
Page 284, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $5,000 to Lafayette Catholic Service Centers, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 191
Page 284, lines 32 through 34:

This amendment provides $10,000 for St. Martin, Iberia, Lafayette Community Action Agency (SMILE). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 192
Page 285, lines 3 through 5:

This amendment provides $75,000 to the Washington Economic Development Foundation, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 193
Page 285, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $15,000 for the Northeast Louisiana Delta African-American Heritage Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 194
Page 286, lines 39 through 40:

This amendment provides $325,000 to Treme Community Education Program, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 195
Page 286, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $300,000 to Succor, Inc.. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 196
Page 286, lines 47 through 49:

This amendment provides $25,000 to Family Resources of Greater New Orleans, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 197
Page 287, lines 1 through 3:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the Northshore Harbor Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 198
Page 287, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the St. Mary Parish Community Action Agency. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 199
Page 287, lines 27 through 29:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the St. Mary Parish Council for recreation improvements to Centerville Park. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 200
Page 288, lines 5 through 7:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Lower Algiers Community Development Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 201
Page 288, lines 8 through 10:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Algiers Group. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 202
Page 288, lines 11 through 14:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Old Algiers Main Street Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 203
Page 288, lines 15 through 17:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Knights of Colombus Santa Maria Council #1724. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 204
Page 288, lines 18 through 19:

This amendment provides $12,500 to the Sunshine Club of Algiers. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 205
Page 288, lines 20 through 21:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Friends of A Studio in the Woods. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 206
Page 288, lines 22 through 23:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the House of Ruth. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 207
Page 288, lines 24 through 26:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Jefferson Sports and Scholastic Foundation, LLC. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 208
Page 288, lines 27 through 29:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Vietnamese American Community in Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 209
Page 288, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Park Timbers Homeowners Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 210
Page 289, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Lovetouch Ministries. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 211
Page 289, lines 10 through 12:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Progressive Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 212
Page 289, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Clout Religious and Educational Association of Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 213
Page 289, lines 16 through 18:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the Mt. Sinai Baptist Missionary Baptist Church. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 214
Page 289, lines 21 through 23:

This amendment provides $20,000 to the Fisher Community Church. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 215
Page 289, lines 26 through 28:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Family Enrichment Development Institute. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 216
Page 289, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the St. Stevens Missionary Baptist Church. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 217
Page 289, lines 36 through 38:

This amendment provides $120,000 to the city of Covington for the Recreation Department for a gymnasium. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 218
Page 289, lines 45 through 46:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Kids of Our Lacombe (KOOL). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 219
Page 290, lines 1 through 2:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity - St. Tammany West. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 220
Page 290, lines 3 through 4:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity - St. Tammany East. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 221
Page 290, lines 5 through 7:

This amendment provides $100,000 for Louisiana Leadership Institute School of Performing Arts. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 222
Page 290, lines 8 through 9:

This amendment provides $10,000 to Habitat for Humanity - Tangipahoa. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 223
Page 290, lines 12 through 13:

This amendment provides $15,000 to OPTIONS, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 224
Page 290, lines 17 through 18:

This amendment provides $300,000 for the McKinley High School Alumni Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 225
Page 290, lines 19 through 22:

This amendment provides $50,000 for Good Will Institute for Health Services, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 226
Page 290, lines 23 through 24:

This amendment provides $300,000 for Rebuilding Our Community, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 227
Page 290, lines 28 through 29:

This amendment provides $50,000 YWCA of Greater New Orleans. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 228
Page 290, lines 36 through 38:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Vernon Parish Police Jury for Evans Ballpark. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 229
Page 290, lines 39 through 40:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the town of Rosepine for a ballpark. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 230
Page 291, lines 11 through 12:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Strauss Little Theater. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 231
Page 291, lines 16 through 17:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Northeast Louisiana Film Commission. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 232
Page 291, lines 23 through 25:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Bayou Desaird Lake Restoration Commission. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 233
Page 291, lines 29 through 30:

This amendment provides $15,000 to the Herbert S. Ford Memorial Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 234
Page 291, lines 34 through 35:

This amendment provides $24,000 to the Marion Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 235
Page 291, lines 38 through 40:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Union Parish Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 236
Page 292, lines 19 through 20:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the West Carroll Chamber of Commerce. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 237
Page 292, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Livingston Outdoor Sports Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 238
Page 293, lines 8 through 9:

This amendment provides $25,000 for Watson YMCA. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 239
Page 293, lines 36 through 37:

This amendment provides $50,000 for The Jefferson Education Foundation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 240
Page 293, lines 40 through 41:

This amendment provides $200,000 for the Jefferson Performing Arts Society. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 241
Page 293, lines 44 through 45:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Aranza Outreach Hope Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 242
Page 294, lines 3 through 5:

This amendment provides $5,000 to the Tross Community Development and Counseling Center. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 243
Page 294, lines 8 through 11:

This amendment provides $100,000 to the West Feliciana Parish School Board. The Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) is fully funded. Further, it is the responsibility of the department and local school systems to prioritize projects and distribute resources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 244
Page 294, lines 34 through 36:

This amendment provides $250,000 to the Knock Knock Children’s Museum. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 245
Page 294, lines 37 through 38:

This amendment provides $50,000 to Advance Baton Rouge. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 246
Page 295, lines 13 through 14:

This amendment provides $175,000 for Edu.Comm Communications, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 247
Page 295, lines 22 through 23:

This amendment provides $1,500,000 for the Family Foundation of Southwest Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 248
Page 295, lines 24 through 25:

This amendment provides $100,000 for Lecompte Youth for Excellence and Success. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 249
Page 295, lines 34 through 35:

This amendment provides $300,000 for the Greater New Orleans YMCA. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 250
Page 295, lines 41 through 43:

This amendment provides $30,000 to the Hammond Chamber of Commerce. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 251
Page 296, lines 7 through 9:

This amendment provides $25,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Louisiana. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 252
Page 296, lines 13 through 15:

This amendment provides $50,000 for Reality House. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 253
Page 296, lines 16 through 18:

This amendment provides $40,000 to Centerpoint, Inc. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 254
Page 296, lines 19 through 21:

This amendment provides $25,000 for the Algiers church of God in Christ Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 255
Page 296, lines 22 through 24:

This amendment provides $25,000 for the Greater Bright Morning Star Baptist Church. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 256
Page 296, lines 29 through 31:

This amendment provides $25,000 to the Mt. Zion Community Development Corporation. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 257
Page 297, lines 8 through 10:

This amendment provides $10,000 to the town of Lake Providence for the Soul Festival. This project should be funded through other sources. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

VETO MESSAGE NO. 258
Page 297, lines 18 through 19:

This amendment provides $50,000 to the Clout Religious and Education Association. This is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding request which did not meet the criteria established in my letter of April 30, 2008. Therefore, I am vetoing this item.

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