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A Tale of Two Energy Policies

A Tale of Two Energy Policies
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Instead of bowing down to green pressure groups that greatly overstate the environmental risks attached to natural gas production, policymakers in the northeast should look toward Louisiana as a model for economic renewal, industry and government officials recommend.

State Medicaid Costs Continue to Outpace Education and Other Vital Services

State Medicaid Costs Continue to Outpace Education and Other Vital Services
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Medicaid costs continued to rise in 2011, consuming a greater percentage of overall state spending. This was a result of federal stimulus money, heightened health care expenses and increased enrollment.

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.)

Louisiana Listed Among Potential “Judicial Hellholes” Beset with Excessive Litigation

Louisiana Listed Among Potential “Judicial Hellholes” Beset with Excessive Litigation
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Louisiana made the cut this year on an exclusive list, but this is not good news for business owners and consumers who have a stake in energy exploration and production.

Louisiana Residents Invited to Vote on the Most Outrageous Lawsuit of the Year

Louisiana Residents Invited to Vote on the Most Outrageous Lawsuit of the Year
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Concerned citizens are invited to visit the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) group online where they can select their top choice for the most outrageous lawsuit of the year. But it will be not be easy, Melissa Landry, the group’s executive director, points out.