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Progress in the Parish: Why Jefferson Schools Should Reject Collective Bargaining
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Small Businesses Rate Louisiana #7 for Best Training Programs, State Earns B+ Overall
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Guest Commentary: The Promise of Course Choice
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Medicaid Expansion: Even Worse Than You Thought
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Something Like a Slur
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Posts Tagged ‘Budget’
Commentary: Jindal Taking Right Approach to Affordable Care Act
Supporters of the law argue that states should move quickly to create state insurance exchanges in order to ensure a higher level of state control, but this notion is an illusion. The law’s provisions would actually require Louisiana and its citizens to cede decision-making power to the federal government.
Higher Ed, Higher Salaries
The issue of higher education salaries has caught the attention of state Rep. Simone Champagne, R-Erath. She passed a resolution this session requesting that the Board of Regents “study executive compensation at the university system offices and boards.” The final report is due to lawmakers in early February 2013.
A Work in Progress
Gov. Bobby Jindal’s proposals to boost employee contributions, alter benefit calculations and increase the official retirement age will soon undergo substantive changes during floor debate in the Upper Chamber.
Vote Yes on Saturday to Prevent New Taxes
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.
Special Report: Legacy of a Loophole
A retire-rehire program for teachers was approved by lawmakers 10 years ago, but today more than half of all participants are non-educators, while annual pension payouts are nearing $250 million