Posted by Editor on April 13, 2011Research: Looming Pension Crisis IgnoredThe Pelican Institute's latest research compares Louisiana's pension crisis Wisconsin's. Despite less [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on March 17, 2011Jindal’s Call for Increased Pension Contributions Could Alleviate Future Budget WoesLawmakers in both parties have been critical of Gov. Bobby Jindal's proposal to increase state employee [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on March 9, 2011Union Wages Drive Up Costs, Increase Tax Burden for Louisiana ResidentsPublic sector unions are boosting taxpayer costs in Louisiana just as they are in other states. The [...]Read more
Posted by Jamison Beuerman on February 24, 2011Commentary: Louisiana Union Rally a Misguided Show of Solidarity"Not only do public-sector unions hamper the effectiveness of government and the efficiency of business, [...]Read more
Posted by Fergus Hodgson on December 7, 2010States Lack of Strict Budgetary Requirements Increases Budget ShortfallsStronger balanced budget amendments safeguard against shortfalls By Phillip Suderman As states complete [...]Read more