Louisiana State Legislature
Guest Commentary: Let the Sunshine In!
Now is the time for real openness and transparency when private lawyers are hired by the Attorney General [...]
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Guest Commentary: Lawsuit Reform in the 2014 Legislative Session
The Louisiana Legislature kicked off the 2014 regular session last week, beginning a series of [...]
Read moreHigher Ed, Higher Salaries
The issue of higher education salaries has caught the attention of state Rep. Simone Champagne, R-Erath. [...]
Read moreReasons to Worry?
Potential conflicts and a growing interest in hedge funds have some eyeing Louisiana’s public retirement [...]
Read moreLouisiana Legislature Prepares to Debate Expansion of Voucher Program
Even if legislation aimed at converting the Orleans Parish scholarship program into a statewide school [...]
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The Big Debt
THE PELICAN INSTITUTE is offering up this five-point guide to understanding the Unfunded Accrued [...]
Read moreSpecial Report: Legacy of a Loophole
A retire-rehire program for teachers was approved by lawmakers 10 years ago, but today more than half of [...]
Read moreCommentary: LEAP Results Bolster Case for Charters; Will Legislature Follow Suit?
While State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek is forced to put a positive spin on the minute [...]
Read moreCommentary: Grading the Teachers on Student Performance
A promising new bill introduced into the Louisiana State Legislature aims to hold public school teachers [...]
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