Posted by Margaret Viator on September 3, 2014Louisiana Pensions: A Bargain for Teachers, A Burden for TaxpayersMany of our public pension systems operate outside the laws of reason and are usually motivated more by [...]Read more
Posted by Trent Hill on November 29, 2012Louisiana Pensions Among Most UnderfundedA study of the 100 largest public pension plans in the U.S. highlights Louisiana’s pension fund troubles.Read more
Posted by Kevin Kane on November 13, 2012Data Shows Louisiana Schools’ Hiring and Benefits – Not Vouchers – the Cause of Budget WoesLouisiana’s public schools put themselves in a precarious position by hiring more teachers and [...]Read more
Posted by Jeremy Alford on May 22, 2012Reasons to Worry?Potential conflicts and a growing interest in hedge funds have some eyeing Louisiana’s public retirement [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Kane on May 22, 2012The Case for Pension ReformThe complex nature of the retirement system tends to obscure the importance of pension reform. This has [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on May 2, 2012A Work in ProgressGov. Bobby Jindal’s proposals to boost employee contributions, alter benefit calculations and increase [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Kane on April 26, 2012The Truth About Cash Balance Pension PlansCritics of Governor Jindal’s proposed “cash balance” pension plan for state employees have made a number [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Kane on November 18, 2011Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New TaxesWe believe that voters should support this amendment and vote Yes on Saturday. While there is no doubt [...]Read more
Posted by Jamison Beuerman on October 5, 2011Commentary: Mercatus Pension Study Demonstrates Advantages Of Defined Contribution System'A defined contribution system is one no longer supported by taxpayers, but, rather by the responsible [...]Read more