Archive for June, 2009

Giving Taxpayers a Level Playing Field

Since 1940, Louisiana taxpayers have faced a rigged system when fighting disputed tax bills. The state of Louisiana has been able to employ private attorneys to fight such cases. When the taxpayer loses, an additional ten percent is added to the bill in order to pay the private attorneys employed by the state. But when [...]

Budget June 22, 2009 7:37 pm 0 Comments

Will Broken Budget Process Delay Tax Breaks?

Both chambers of the Louisiana legislature have passed a spending budget for the spending year — but there remain open questions on an almost $300 million gap between income and revenue. The Senate passed a budget that defers for three years certain income tax reductions. The Louisiana House, in a surprise move, rubber stamped the [...]

Budget June 16, 2009 3:30 pm 0 Comments

Patients United Now Event in Metairie

Come out this Thursday, June 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. and make sure your voice is heard before our health care system is “reformed”. Details here.

Health Care June 15, 2009 8:19 pm 0 Comments

Cigarette Tax Goes to the Full House

Although he promised to raise taxes only on “the wealthy,” President Obama’s first major legislation was a major regressive tax hike disproportionately paid by the poor – a dollar tax on a pack of cigarettes. Many in the Louisiana legislature seem determined to follow in his footsteps. The Ways and Means Committee in the State [...]

Budget June 14, 2009 4:14 pm 0 Comments

MotorHomeDiaries interviews Pelican Institute President

MotorHomeDiaries is a group of young guys who travel the country doing interviews of free market thinkers, activists, writers, and groups. They recently swung through New Orleans, Louisiana, and did an interview with the founder and President of the Pelican Institute, Kevin Kane.

Uncategorized June 6, 2009 1:40 pm 0 Comments
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