Pension Reform
Louisiana Pensions: A Bargain for Teachers, A Burden for Taxpayers
Many of our public pension systems operate outside the laws of reason and are usually motivated more by [...]
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Louisiana Pensions Among Most Underfunded
A study of the 100 largest public pension plans in the U.S. highlights Louisiana’s pension fund troubles.
Read moreData Shows Louisiana Schools’ Hiring and Benefits – Not Vouchers – the Cause of Budget Woes
Louisiana’s public schools put themselves in a precarious position by hiring more teachers and [...]
Read moreReasons to Worry?
Potential conflicts and a growing interest in hedge funds have some eyeing Louisiana’s public retirement [...]
Read moreThe Case for Pension Reform
The complex nature of the retirement system tends to obscure the importance of pension reform. This has [...]
Read moreA Work in Progress
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposals to boost employee contributions, alter benefit calculations and increase [...]
Read moreThe Truth About Cash Balance Pension Plans
Critics of Governor Jindal’s proposed “cash balance” pension plan for state employees have made a number [...]
Read moreVote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes
We believe that voters should support this amendment and vote Yes on Saturday. While there is no doubt [...]
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Commentary: 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 [...]
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