Louisiana’s Economic Snapshot – July 2011

By Robert Ross

07/19/2011

Louisiana’s friendly tax climate and steady economic growth have allowed the state to navigate through fragile economic times, but unfunded pension liabilities and a former budget shortfall pose problems for Louisiana’s future.

TAGS: Economic Growth, Economic Snapshot, Pension Liabilties, Unemployment

Plan To Clear Unfunded Liabilities Passes House Comfortably

By Kevin Mooney

06/07/2011

Rep. Kevin Pearson's retirement reform bill passed the Louisiana House by a comfortable, bipartisan margin on Monday. His legislation provides for a readjustment of the final average compensation (FAC) for state employees that would be used to pay down unfunded accrued liabilities.

TAGS: Gov. Bobby Jindal, Pension Liabilties, Rep. Kevin Pearson, Retirement, UAl

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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