Posted by Ben Kilpatrick on March 20, 2014How Louisiana Can Get Smart on CrimeConservative states like Texas and Georgia have taken steps to steer nonviolent offenders away from [...]Read more
Posted by Sarah Harbison on July 26, 2013Tough on Crime or Right on Crime?Louisiana can find a better way to fight crime, prioritize victims and protect taxpayers.Read more
Posted by Matt Cole on October 9, 2012Record 47 Million Americans Now Receive Food StampsAlthough food stamp participation rates typically increase during a recession, a new study demonstrates [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Kane on May 4, 2012Six Reasons to Reject National Popular VoteOn Monday, Louisiana’s House of Representatives is expected to vote on HB 1095. This bill would make [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on April 13, 2012Boustany Rebukes Landrieu for Overlooking High Costs of Obama Health Care LawIn response to a “Dear Friend” letter Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) sent to constituents reiterating her [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on April 1, 2012Sen. Donahue Seeks to Eliminate Prohibition on the Privatization of Food ServicesSchool boards should have the option to explore the possibility of privatizing food services as part of a [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on March 12, 2012Louisiana Legislature Prepares to Debate Expansion of Voucher ProgramEven if legislation aimed at converting the Orleans Parish scholarship program into a statewide school [...]Read more
Posted by Jeremy Alford on March 6, 2012The Road to NowhereLouisiana’s long road to education reform has been littered with repeals, phase-outs, incomplete [...]Read more
Posted by Editor on December 19, 2011The Truth About TaxesIf you peel back the layers of Louisiana's tax structure, you're likely to find confusion, outrage and, [...]Read more