Pelican Institute President Appears on Garland Robinette Show

By Fergus Hodgson

02/03/2011

Kevin Kane discusses new research, "Louisiana's Fiscal Albatross: The Coming Public Pension Crisis." The report is the first in a four-part series on state employee retirement benefits, which account for the state's unfunded liabilities and which Kane describes as a "ponzi scheme."

TAGS: Garland Robinette, Kevin Kane, Louisiana's Fiscal Albatross, Pension Reform

Research: Louisiana’s Fiscal Albatross, The Coming Public Pension Crisis

By Fergus Hodgson

02/01/2011

Pelican Institute Report: taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in unfunded liabilities. Despite Governor Jindal's national accolades, Louisiana is on course for fiscal catastrophe. Next year's $2 billion shortfall is the tip of the iceberg.

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, Cato Institute, Louisiana Way Forward, Louisiana's Fiscal Albatross, Pension Reform

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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