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The Governor and Legislature Raised Taxes and Reduced Credits and Exemptions to Fill the State Budget. (PDF Version) Now that the governor has signed bills for state appropriations and tax increases and has vetoed a few key bills, the final picture of the 2015 legislative session can be seen in focus. The Legislature and the […]
As the Legislature attempts to piece together something resembling a balanced state budget, the puzzle that is taking shape is likely to create new problems for state government and require further adjustments during the next year.
Accountability, constitutional integrity and democratic principles should guide the adoption and review of state educational academic standards.
Louisiana’s Legislature is performing a high-wire act without a net as it attempts to balance the government budget. Anticipated state expenses for the next fiscal year are towering above a nearly flat state revenue forecast. As the financially vulnerable higher-education leaders figure, it’s a long way down.
Serious problems with the public records law and the deliberative process privilege must be fixed. PAR calls upon the next governor of Louisiana to assert policies and practices for greater transparency in government.
Sweeping dedicated coastal dollars into the general operating budget would break a strong precedent and raise costly questions about Louisiana’s coastal spending stewardship (PDF Version) The administration would be making a mistake to take money from the state’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Fund to spend on state operating expenses. In fact this is the exact kind […]
The 2014 legislative session ended with a state budget balanced conveniently with contrived and borrowed revenue and the further depletion of trust fund resources. PAR reviews the poor fiscal practices and worthy accomplishments of the spring lawmaking period.