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The Case for Pension Reform

By Kevin Kane
05/22/2012
The complex nature of the retirement system tends to obscure the importance of pension reform. This has contributed to an unfortunate lack of urgency over the years. But while the details can appear daunting, the crux of the matter is simple: Louisiana has promised its retirees more than it can deliver.

TAGS: Gov. Bobby Jindal, Louisiana, Pension Reform, pensions, Rep. Kevin Pearson, Retirement Benefits, Sen. Elbert Guillory, Taxes

Tea Party Partners with Sen. Guillory to Pursue State Authority Over Health Care

By Kevin Mooney
05/23/2011
Tea Party activists joined with Sen. Elbert Guillory (D-Opelousas) last week to testify in favor of legislation to suspend federal health care regulations and empower state officials. Guillory's bill would enable Louisiana to enter into Health Care Compacts (HCCs) with other states.

TAGS: health care compacts, Sen. Elbert Guillory

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The Proposed Freeport McMoran Settlement: Ineffective by Design


The proposed settlement is heralded by some as a major victory, supposedly securing $100 million for the state to use for coastal restoration. In reality, the proposed settlement, if adopted, would yield nowhere near $100 million and divert much of the money it did raise to unrelated government spending. Two key flaws undermine the settlement’s...

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