"We believe that we are placing adequate resources into the state coffers to ensure stability for the time being," said Landry's statement, which was issued jointly with state Senate President Cameron Henry, state House Speaker Phillip DeVillier and state Treasurer John Fleming.

Louisiana leaders react to the Trump administration’s order to pause federal loans and grants. The Hill reported that on Monday night the Trump administration directed federal agencies to temporarily pause the disbursement of loans and grants for a spending review.

Gov. Jeff Landry and other Republican state officials are trying to prepare for potential cuts to Louisiana’s federal funding, despite confusion over how far President Donald Trump’s attempt to halt support to state and local governments will go.