Center for Opportunity Policy
Paycheck Piracy? Louisiana’s Public Employees Deserve Protection
Auto-pay is one of modern life’s great conveniences. It’s hard to put a price on the peace of mind that [...]
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Alternatives to Crime: Advancing Local Solutions that Work
Recently the Baton Rouge Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Foundation announced the building of a new [...]
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Collective Bargaining a Bad Deal for New Orleans Taxpayers
The New Orleans City Council may soon consider an ordinance intended to recognize city workers’ right to [...]
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We All Benefit from Second Chances: Improving Public Safety and Louisiana’s Economy
Occupational licensing can be a significant barrier for individuals with criminal histories who are [...]
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Louisiana Should Support Prosperity to Reduce Federal Dependency
Louisiana’s state government is the third most dependent state on federal funding. This is according to a [...]
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One of Every Five Louisianans Receive Food Stamps
You read that correct: One of every five Louisianans receive food stamps. Or, more technically, they [...]
Read moreHow Long is Too Long, and Is There a Better Way?
Louisiana has one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation, largely due to the state’s [...]
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What Happened to the Concept of Work?
Earlier this month, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the state agency in [...]
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Routine Performance Audits Can Help Louisianans Find Career Paths Out of Poverty
Louisiana’s official poverty rate of 19.6% in 2021 was the highest in the country, according to the U.S. [...]
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