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03.04.2026
Legislative Trends Among Neighboring States
- Legislature
Lawmakers are heading back to the Capitol with wide latitude for this regular legislative sessionas they are free to propose an unlimited number of bills on statewide and local issues, excludingmost tax-related measures.
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01.30.2026
M.J. Foster Program Participation & Demographics
- Education & Workforce
- Legislature
Across its first three years, more than 10,500 people in Louisiana have received aid through the state-financed M.J. Foster Promise Program to help them access workforce education and training aimed at getting residents into high-demand, high-wage jobs. Â
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01.27.2026
Another Budget Cycle, Same Education Fight
- Budget & Taxes
- Education & Workforce
- Legislature
With his latest budget proposal, Gov. Jeff Landry is restarting what appears likely to be an annual debate of whether and how to expand Louisiana’s education voucher program. Again, he’s hitting resistance.