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PAR and the LSU Public Administration Institute are hosting a public event featuring Tax Foundation members on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Members of the public are invited to attend. This event is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Business Education Complex, the home of the LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business. […]
In a report released today, the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana recommends the state conduct a more thorough analysis of the costs and benefits of expanding Medicaid coverage for uninsured adults under the Affordable Care Act. Key factors have not been considered in previous analyses. Click here for the full report. PAR again recommends […]
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana established a Tax Advisory Group in November to consider tax policy reforms for Louisiana. The Group also anticipated that the governor would propose a tax reform agenda. So far the Group has discussed many, although by no means all, of the key issues and has heard from stakeholders, […]
For More Information, contact Robert Travis Scott at (225) 926-8414 ext 222 PDF Version As early as 2007, PAR has called for fundamental reform of Louisiana’s public health care system that would include coverage for as many low-income uninsured as possible, providing the insured access to nearby medical care and a replacement safety net for […]
The Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR) today released its “Guide to the 2012 Constitutional Amendments” for the ballot on Nov. 6. The Guide explains the potential impact of the nine constitutional amendments that the public will consider in the upcoming election, as well as the local option vote on term limits for school […]
The Public Affairs Research Council recognizes the contributions of civic leader Julius “Jay” Handelman. He served as a board member and Chairman of PAR and his keen insights and constant encouragement will be missed. “The state of Louisiana and the Public Affairs Research Council have suffered the loss of an outstanding citizen and an important […]
PAR has issued a letter to Senator Jack Donahue highlighting concerns with the administration of tax credits, exemptions and rebates. (pdf copy available here) For More Information Contact: Alison Neustrom 225-205-6542
PAR has issued a letter to Education Superintendent John White regarding the recent educational reforms.
Contact: Robert Travis Scott President (225) 926-8414, ext. 221 Former PAR President James C. “Jim” Brandt was honored Tuesday night for his numerous contributions to and longtime service in governmental research. Brandt, who retired as PAR’s president at the end of 2010, was awarded the Frederick P. Gruenberg Award by the Governmental Research Association at […]