Tax & Budget
Study Says Unemployment Benefits Hurting Job Growth
A recent Tax Foundation study contends that the unemployment insurance system is in need of an overhaul, [...]
Read moreThe Cost of Elections
Jeremy Alford explores where Louisiana's legislative candidates have spent $8.9 million in campaign [...]
Read moreCommentary: White House Job Plan Shortsighted
Simple math shows that the American Jobs Act is nothing but shortsighted, leaving newly created jobs [...]
Read moreLouisiana’s Local Sales Taxes Highest in Nation
Despite having the second lowest statewide sales tax rate in the U.S., a new study shows that Louisiana's [...]
Read moreSpecial Report: Legacy of a Loophole
A retire-rehire program for teachers was approved by lawmakers 10 years ago, but today more than half of [...]
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Commentary: President Obama’s Latest Jobs Bill Full Of Unwise Proposals
The administration rosily projects that 'not a dime' will be added to the deficit, but this ridiculous [...]
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Guest Commentary: Debt Legislation Opens the Door for Tax Increase
The Budget Control Act of 2011 puts Louisiana's oil and gas industry in a vulnerable position.
Read moreLouisiana Pensions and SEC Probe New York Hedge Fund Over Possible Fraud
Louisiana public pension funds sought to withdraw $143 million from Fletcher Asset Management earlier [...]
Read moreLouisiana’s Republicans Unify Behind “Cut, Cap and Balance” Legislation
Louisiana's House Republicans were united in their support of the "Cut, Cap and Balance" legislation that [...]
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