Archive for the ‘Budget’ Category

The Big Debt

The Big Debt
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THE PELICAN INSTITUTE is offering up this five-point guide to understanding the Unfunded Accrued Liability, from how it originated and what kind of impact it’s having to national trends and possible solutions.

The Truth About Taxes

The Truth About Taxes
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If you peel back the layers of Louisiana’s tax structure, you’re likely to find confusion, outrage and, more importantly, room for improvement. (Plus, you may discover the reasons why we’re suffering another midyear budget shortfall.)

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes

Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes
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We believe that voters should support this amendment and vote Yes on Saturday. While there is no doubt that policymakers have been challenged by recent budget shortfalls, most taxpayers face challenges of their own. These taxpayers must live within their means and we believe that policymakers should do the same.

Commentary: Jindal’s Budget Cutting Measures Lauded As Successful, Beneficial To Economy

Commentary: Jindal’s Budget Cutting Measures Lauded As Successful, Beneficial To Economy
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Jindal has managed to keep Louisiana’s unemployment rate at 7.1 percent- two points lower than the national average- and avoid raising taxes altogether.

The Cost of Elections, Pt. 2

The Cost of Elections, Pt. 2
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Part 2 in Jeremy Alford’s series on Louisiana campaign finance, including how much each candidate paid for each vote.