Baton Rouge
Special Report: Legacy of a Loophole
A retire-rehire program for teachers was approved by lawmakers 10 years ago, but today more than half of [...]
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Guest Commentary: The (Last) Best Chance For Reform of Caddo Parish Public Schools
The formation of independent public school districts within our parish offers a proven solution to the [...]
Read moreUnion-Backed BESE Candidates Could Face Stiff Competition
Union-backed school board candidates who oppose school choice initiatives, teacher evaluations, [...]
Read moreTransportation Scholar Refutes Case for N.O.-B.R. High-Speed Rail
The debate over whether to build a high-speed rail line spanning 80 miles between Baton Rouge and New [...]
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UNO Study Extols Benefits Of Broadband Access For Regional Economy
Despite the notable growth of broadband access and wireless technology in Louisiana, there remains vast [...]
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Commentary: Kennedy Lays Out Compelling Case Against State’s Plan For New Charity Hospital
Those pushing for this plan in Baton Rouge continue to do so without taking into account alternatives [...]
Read moreAmendment Steers State Surplus Money Towards Looming Retirement Debts
Due to a scheduled larger share of offshore oil and gas revenues from the federal government, some [...]
Read moreState Legislature Aims For “Sunset” On Jindal’s Medicaid Reform Plan
Jindal's proposal was an effort to lessen the strain of Louisiana's health care spending while improving [...]
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Republican Disputes Over Retirement Legislation Scuttle Reform
Policy differences within Louisiana's Republican Party complicated efforts to pay down the unfunded [...]
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