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

Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data

This year, disturbing reports of increased crime have dominated the news, both in Louisiana and nationally. Crime is a serious issue that demands thoughtful solutions to deter criminal behavior and promote public safety. They should be guided by data and evidence, not anecdotes. That’s why Pelican set out to review and better understand the underlying...

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