Automated Speed Cameras Face State-Wide Ban

By Justin Spittler

04/29/2011

As Louisiana municipalities struggle to mend their financial straits, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu may soon be without one of his most productive, yet controversial revenue generators: automated speed cameras.

TAGS: Deficit, Landrieu, NOPD, State Legislature, Traffic Cameras

Deficits Provide Opportunity to Weed Out Failing Programs

By Jennifer Moreale

03/23/2010

Despite Gov. Jindal’s spending cut in late December, Jan Moller reports in the Times Picayune on a possible “mid-year budget deficit that could be as high as $400 million.” According to the state Department of Revenue, lower income and sales tax revenues are to blame. In February, the state collected $209 million but paid $230...

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, Cato Institute, Chris Edwards, Deficit, Free Market, Jan Moller, State Spending

Moody’s Warns USA Could Lose AAA Credit Rating

By Robert Flanagan

12/10/2009

On December 8th, 2009, the Credit Rating Agency Moody’s stated that, “The United States, along with 16 other countries, could lose their Triple-A credit rating if fiscal deficits and heavy debts are not effectively managed.” While the group stressed that the threat is not immediate, it did point out that a downgrade could come as...

TAGS: Budget, Credit Rating, Deficit, Moody's

Rising Unemployment and Questionable Projects Highlight Failures of Stimulus Spending

By Robert Rosamond

11/19/2009

Months after the passage of the $787 billion economic stimulus package, rising unemployment and questionable projects highlight the problems with stimulus spending. A Department of Labor report disclosed that, “In all, more than one out of every six workers — 17.5 percent — were unemployed or underemployed in October. The previous recorded high was 17.1...

TAGS: Budget, Deficit, Stimulus

Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data

This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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