Center for Opportunity Policy
Louisiana Legislature Takes Key Steps on Education and Opportunity, Squanders Chance for Budget Reform
The Louisiana legislature took some steps this legislative session that will help move our state forward. [...]
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Louisiana Economic Situation—May 2023
Key Point: Louisianans aren’t reaching their full potential primarily because of bad public policies but [...]
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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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