New Study: Governor Jindal’s Tax Reform Plan Benefits Louisiana Economy

By Margaret Viator

03/26/2013

The study finds that the Governor’s tax reform would create 11,810 new jobs in the state by 2017-- or roughly 3,000 jobs per year directly relate to these tax changes—while maintaining revenue neutrality.

TAGS: Beacon Hill Institute, Bobby Jindal, Income tax, Louisiana, Sales Tax, tax rates, tax reform

Legislative Update: Louisiana’s Taxation Strategies Garner National Attention

By Editor

06/17/2011

Fergus Hodgson provides an overview of tax policy changes within the current legislative session.

TAGS: Amazon Tax, Fergus Hodgson, Income tax, Pelican Institute, Tax Foundation

Guest Commentary: Louisiana Income Tax Repeals Practical and Desirable in Near Term

By Editor

05/25/2011

Sadow: "With little disruption Louisiana could wipe out its corporate income tax in a little over a year... economic activity set off by the elimination of these would swell the state coffers by other means."

TAGS: Income tax, Jeffrey Sadow, Louisiana Legislature

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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