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More Louisiana Coastal Jurisdiction = Increased Oil Revenues
An extended coastline could net the state an extra $342-480 million dollars annually - money currently [...]
Read moreLouisiana Next in Line for Arizona Illegal Immigration Bill, and Its Consequences
Arizona’s controversial immigration law is coming to Louisiana, at least if Rep. Ernest Wooton’s (I - [...]
Read moreCommentary: Police Pension Funds Blown on Bad Investments, Taxpayers Stuck With Bill
MPERS gambled with public money, and lost. If this were a private company, these disastrous mistakes [...]
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Immigration Status Checks: An Employer Obligation?
Illegal immigrants are set to find work with state contractors harder to come by. That is if employers [...]
Read moreState Lawmakers Poised to Open Online Classrooms to High School Students
Pending legislation would allow Louisiana high school students to take online classes. Sen. Gerald Long [...]
Read moreNew Bill Seeks to Shed Light on Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
Rep. Tony Ligi (R-Metairie) is advancing new legislation that would make it possible for taxpayers to [...]
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Guest Commentary: Pastorek Brought Improvement; Let’s Hope It Continues
Jeffrey Sadow reflects on the initiatives of Paul Pastorek: He leaves "the state’s elementary and [...]
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Employers Suffering from BP Disaster Set to be Relieved of Unemployment Costs
Louisiana employers impacted by the British Petroleum oil spill last April are set to be relieved from [...]
Read moreDespite Rising Pension Liabilities, Lawmakers Still Seek to Expand Benefits
Even with the accumulation of unfunded pension liabilities - now $30 billion and counting -- some state [...]
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