Posted by Isabella Albano on March 25, 2025Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2: Driving Greater Economic Prosperity for LouisianaThe March 29 election is coming up fast, and four Constitutional Amendments will appear on the ballot. [...]Read more
Posted by on March 10, 2025A Voter’s Companion to the March 29 BallotOn March 29, after ample time to recover from Mardi Gras season, Louisianans will have the opportunity to [...]Read more
Posted by Margaret Viator on September 3, 2014Louisiana Pensions: A Bargain for Teachers, A Burden for TaxpayersMany of our public pension systems operate outside the laws of reason and are usually motivated more by [...]Read more
Posted by Trent Hill on November 29, 2012Louisiana Pensions Among Most UnderfundedA study of the 100 largest public pension plans in the U.S. highlights Louisiana’s pension fund troubles.Read more
Posted by Editor on September 20, 2011Special Report: Legacy of a LoopholeA retire-rehire program for teachers was approved by lawmakers 10 years ago, but today more than half of [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on July 12, 2011Constitutional Amendment Will Pressure Lawmakers to Reform PensionsUnder a proposed constitutional amendment, at least 5 percent of surplus funds must be used to pay down [...]Read more
Posted by Kevin Mooney on May 13, 2011Charter Schools Set to Be Locked Into Pension Ponzi SchemeSen. DA "Butch" Gautreaux is moving legislation aimed at forcing charter schools to remain within [...]Read more