Archive for the ‘Transparency’ Category

April 15 as Just Another Day: The Fair Tax Proposal

April 15 as Just Another Day: The Fair Tax Proposal
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As the most likely alternative to federal income taxes, the Fair Tax merits understanding, and Laura O’Halloran of FairTax.org met with The Pelican Post for an exclusive interview.

National Study Ranks Louisiana in Top Five for Government Transparency Websites

National Study Ranks Louisiana in Top Five for Government Transparency Websites
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United States Public Interest Research Group study ranks Louisiana’s “LaTrac” in the top five for government transparency websites.

Study Projects Louisiana Pension Funds to Run Dry in 2017

Study Projects Louisiana Pension Funds to Run Dry in 2017
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A Northwestern University study claims that Louisiana’s pension system will be insolvent by 2017. Louisiana’s largest pension program dismisses claims as “misleading”.

Government Salaries Open for All to See: Introducing Louisiana Sunshine

Government Salaries Open for All to See: Introducing Louisiana Sunshine
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As fiscal pressure dominates political debates across the nation, Louisianians can now see all state employee salaries at the click of a button.

Guest Commentary: The Dark Side of “Economic Development” in New Orleans

Guest Commentary: The Dark Side of “Economic Development” in New Orleans
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The multi-billion dollar LSU and Veterans Affairs Hospitals project, seen by many as harmless economic development, has important implications for property rights and fiscal responsibility.