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Republican Disputes Over Retirement Legislation Scuttle Reform
Policy differences within Louisiana's Republican Party complicated efforts to pay down the unfunded [...]
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Clean Sweep for Prison Reforms, But as Weakened Versions
While all five of the proposals out of the Sentencing Commission passed, the most controversial received [...]
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Guest Commentary: Tapping Strategic Oil Reserves – Bad Policy or Party Politics?
Over the next 30 days, the U.S. and other partners within IEA will release these reserves to offset [...]
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Back from the Dead! Debt Relief Amendment Gains Louisiana Approval
Achieving a highly improbable turnaround, Rep. Noble Ellington’s (R-Winnsboro) resolution for an [...]
Read moreRep. Cassidy Joins with Newt Gingrich and Herman Cain to Denounce “Anti-Energy” Policies
Rep. William Cassidy of Louisiana joined with Newt Gingrich, Herman Cain and other presidential [...]
Read moreLibertarian Message of Economic Freedom Connects with GOP Faithful in New Orleans
Over the past few years, the Republican Party has shifted more the direction of Rep. Ron Paul's [...]
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Forty Year War on Drugs Incites New Orleanians to Protest
With festive music and diverse protestors, Women with a Vision led a peaceful march against what the [...]
Read moreNationwide Anti-War on Drugs Rally Coming to New Orleans
On the eve of the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s declaration of a “War On Drugs,” [...]
Read moreLegislative Update: Louisiana’s Taxation Strategies Garner National Attention
Fergus Hodgson provides an overview of tax policy changes within the current legislative session.
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