Sources tell WDSU that Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will have dates of closures for select universities if the Legislature does not act to bring in additional revenue for the current fiscal year's budget shortfall.On Thursday, Edwards will announce his plan to fix the historic budget deficit the state of Louisiana is facing.In a rare televised speech to Louisiana residents, Edwards will lay out the problems and possible solutions.The current budget gap is estimated in excess of $850 million -- and may actually approach $1 billion -- and must be filled.Also, during a special session that starts next week, many experts expect Edwards to ask lawmakers to raise taxes.

Sources tell WDSU that Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will have dates of closures for select universities if the Legislature does not act to bring in additional revenue for the current fiscal year's budget shortfall.

On Thursday, Edwards will announce his plan to fix the historic budget deficit the state of Louisiana is facing.

In a rare televised speech to Louisiana residents, Edwards will lay out the problems and possible solutions.

The current budget gap is estimated in excess of $850 million -- and may actually approach $1 billion -- and must be filled.

Also, during a special session that starts next week, many experts expect Edwards to ask lawmakers to raise taxes.