Elliott Stonecipher: Louisiana’s Demographic Challenge

By Margaret Viator

07/09/2013

These population demographic traits, coupled with negative patterns of population gain/loss, should be of real and current concern to state policy makers.

TAGS: Census Bureau, demography, Louisiana economy, Louisiana population, out-migration

Commentary: Employment Numbers a Mirage, Emphasize Need for Fiscal Reform

By Jamison Beuerman

06/10/2010

As you may have seen in the news, the U.S. economy added just over 431,000 jobs in May. Unfortunately, the hiring took place almost exclusively in the public sector, specifically the Census Bureau, while private industry continues to flounder. While it may seem axiomatic that any jobs are good jobs, we are witnessing the government...

TAGS: Census Bureau, private sector, recession

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda

Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda is a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana. Given our economic and cultural assets, Louisiana should be an economic powerhouse. This agenda is the roadmap for how we get there. It’s intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies that will...

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