Tax & Budget
Special 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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Louisiana’s Economic Snapshot – July 2011
Louisiana’s friendly tax climate and steady economic growth have allowed the state to navigate through [...]
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Constitutional Amendment Will Pressure Lawmakers to Reform Pensions
Under a proposed constitutional amendment, at least 5 percent of surplus funds must be used to pay down [...]
Read moreLouisiana’s Cultural Heritage Not Threatened By Budget Cuts
The Louisiana legislature has been criticized for cutting statewide funding for the arts. Pelican [...]
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Commentary: How To End the Debt Ceiling Charade
The American Conservative has run a commentary from former Pelican Post reporter and editor Fergus [...]
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