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It seems fair for the state to apply the same reforms to bus drivers and teacher
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A Pension Reform Primer
The top 10 things you need to know heading into Louisiana’s historic retirement debates. By JEREMY ALFORD Know this: the stakes are high. More than 60,000 state employees would be affected by Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposed pension changes. And legislators, many still reeling from the drama associated with the governor’s landmark education reforms, are wondering [...]
Boustany Rebukes Landrieu for Overlooking High Costs of Obama Health Care Law
In response to a “Dear Friend” letter Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) sent to constituents reiterating her support for President Obama’s health care law, one of her Republican counterparts is calling for an “incremental” approach to health care reform that expands consumer choice and lowers costs
Louisiana’s Taxpayer-Funded Public Employee Contracts Could be Opened to Public Scrutiny
Rep. Tony Ligi (R-Metaire) would like for taxpayers to have a seat at the table when public employee unions negotiate with government officials over the size and scope of their compensation and benefit package.
Sen. Donahue Seeks to Eliminate Prohibition on the Privatization of Food Services
School boards should have the option to explore the possibility of privatizing food services as part of a larger effort aimed at maximizing classroom resources, Sen. Jack Donahue (R-Covington) and business representatives are set to argue this week
Greater Access to Jury Trials Recommended in Louisiana as Safeguard Against Judicial Bias
Louisiana taxpayers and consumers stand to benefit from pending legislation that would lower the current threshold set for civil jury trials to the point where it is more in step with the national average, according to tort reform proponents.