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Obama Health Care Exchange: Not the Answer for Louisiana
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Six Reasons to Reject National Popular Vote
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A Work in Progress
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Archive for the ‘Spending’ Category
Anti-Spending Measure Remains After Counter Measure Rescinded
Rep. Brett Geymann’s anti-spending resolution remains in effect after a counter-measure from Rep. Erich Ponti (R-Baton Rouge) was withdrawn Tuesday. This means “one-time” money cannot be used to balance the budget without a 2/3 vote of approval from House lawmakers
Garland Robinette Talks Criminal Justice Reform with Pelican Institute
Pelican President, Kevin Kane, advocates cost-saving approaches adopted successfully by other states.
Plan To Clear Unfunded Liabilities Passes House Comfortably
Rep. Kevin Pearson’s retirement reform bill passed the Louisiana House by a comfortable, bipartisan margin on Monday. His legislation provides for a readjustment of the final average compensation (FAC) for state employees that would be used to pay down unfunded accrued liabilities.
Commentary: City Bureaucrats Bicker While New Orleans East Demands Hospital
The most practical and responsible way towards achieving a new hospital in the East is taking the reins from the hands of bureaucrats and putting private contractors in the driver’s seat.
Commentary: Longhorn State Gets Tougher On Lawsuits; Will Louisiana Follow Suit?
‘Loser pays’ laws will severly hamper the will of parties to engage in baseless, cash-grabbing lawsuits.