In resounding fashion, the citizens of Louisiana said "no" to all four amendments on the March 29th ballot.
The amendments were struck down with above sixty percent of the electorate voting against each of them.
Now, it appears Governor Landry will have to revise his next steps to get his agenda approved.
However, there may not be a path forward. Dr. Silas Lee, Xavier University Political Analyst, says that is indicated by key geographical areas that didn't approve the measures.
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"The amendments did not pass in the Governor's nor speaker Johnson's parishes."
Lee says this speaks to a lack of confidence of constituents that most likely stems from the larger political climate.
"It tells me that voters have a lot of uncertainty in regards to changes; especially to taxes and restructuring."
He says these types of changes could be off putting in what many consider to be tough economic times and that it may be best to table the ideas until voter confidence improves.
"The national political scene plays a part in the state and local environment and right now it is very cynical and frustrated with a high degree of uncertainty."
Dr. Lee also says that confusing and convoluted language didn't help matters.
An already skeptical populace might find it to be an attempt to mislead them.