Tax & Budget
Republican Disputes Over Retirement Legislation Scuttle Reform
Policy differences within Louisiana's Republican Party complicated efforts to pay down the unfunded [...]
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Back from the Dead! Debt Relief Amendment Gains Louisiana Approval
Achieving a highly improbable turnaround, Rep. Noble Ellington’s (R-Winnsboro) resolution for an [...]
Read moreLegislative Update: Louisiana’s Taxation Strategies Garner National Attention
Fergus Hodgson provides an overview of tax policy changes within the current legislative session.
Read moreNew Research: Federal Workers Make 61 Percent More than Private Counterparts
The American Enterprise Institute has released a working paper stating the federal compensation premium [...]
Read moreAnti-Spending Measure Remains After Counter Measure Rescinded
Rep. Brett Geymann's anti-spending resolution remains in effect after a counter-measure from Rep. Erich [...]
Read moreDebt Relief Amendment Falters Amid Heated Debate
Despite smooth sailing in the House, the National Debt Relief Amendment came to an abrupt halt this [...]
Read moreGuest Commentary: Another Property Tax Increase by the Caddo Parish School Board?
"A basic analysis of our public school system's core metrics argues loudly against any additional [...]
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Amazon Tax Passes House, Moves to the Senate
An expansion of state taxing powers - HB 641 - better known as the Amazon tax, passed the House today [...]
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Jindal-Backed Resolution Would Knock-Out Two-Thirds Anti-Spending Requirement
A Jindal-backed House resolution to reinstate one-time money to cover current budgetary expenses is up [...]
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