Tax & Budget
Louisiana’s Taxpayer-Funded Public Employee Contracts Could be Opened to Public Scrutiny
Rep. Tony Ligi (R-Metaire) would like for taxpayers to have a seat at the table when public employee [...]
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The Big Debt
THE PELICAN INSTITUTE is offering up this five-point guide to understanding the Unfunded Accrued [...]
Read moreThe Truth About Taxes
If you peel back the layers of Louisiana's tax structure, you're likely to find confusion, outrage and, [...]
Read moreVote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes
We believe that voters should support this amendment and vote Yes on Saturday. While there is no doubt [...]
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Commentary: Jindal’s Budget Cutting Measures Lauded As Successful, Beneficial To Economy
Jindal has managed to keep Louisiana's unemployment rate at 7.1 percent- two points lower than the [...]
Read moreRural Louisiana’s High-Speed Internet Grant Rescinded
A grant meant to spread broadband internet to rural Louisiana has been rescinded on the grounds that it [...]
Read moreThe Cost of Elections, Pt. 2
Part 2 in Jeremy Alford's series on Louisiana campaign finance, including how much each candidate paid [...]
Read moreStudy 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 [...]
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