House Republicans Propose Bill Against One-Time Dollars For Recurring Expenses

By Jamison Beuerman

04/28/2011

Geymann and Morris say their bill is a reaction to Gov. Jindal's use of $474 million in one-time revenues from the proposed sale of three state prisons...

TAGS: Bobby Jindal, Private Prisons, state budget

Legislators Attack Jindal’s Plan to Privatize Prisons

By Robert Ross

04/05/2011

Governor Jindal's plan to privatize three state prisons has received criticism from legislators who believe the move is shortsighted, while a study suggests that policies seeking to send more lawbreakers to prison is the cause of Louisiana's overcrowding problem.

TAGS: Adam Gelb, American Civil Liberties Union, Bobby Jindal, Forest Thigpen, Mississippi Center for Public Policy, Mississippi Department of Corrections, Page Cortez, Patrick Williams, Paul Rainwater, Pew Center on the States, Private Prisons

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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