Louisiana Trails U.S. in Public Transportation
Louisiana invests little state money in public transit, and with limited public transportation options, few people around the state rely on buses or other transit to get to work.
Publication Type: Snapshots
Recapping the Constitutional Amendments
Since voters ratified the Louisiana Constitution in 1974, they have been asked to decide 305 amendments, a number growing to 308 with the proposals in the December election. So far, 206 changes have won approval.
Louisiana Property Insurance Crisis
As the epicenter of climate disasters, hurricane-battered Louisiana is in the middle of a property insurance crisis. The destruction of Hurricanes Delta, Ida, Laura and Zeta have pushed several insurance providers to the point of insolvency, costing billions of dollars in damages and paid losses.
Voter Registration Rates & Demographics
More than 3 million people in Louisiana are registered to vote as the weeklong period to cast ballots early is underway for the November election.
Louisiana Builds Rainy Day Fund
Louisiana is rebuilding its state savings account for tough times, after repeatedly taking out money to patch budget gaps during years of financial difficulties for the state.
Rising Cost of Higher Education
Louisiana students and their families are bearing more of the costs of attending college, after years of declining state financing for public universities and ballooning tuition costs. The state-financed TOPS free college tuition program is filling some of those gaps for families, but with certain schools and students benefitting more than others.
Food Stamp Usage Decline
Enrollment in Louisiana’s food assistance program has declined significantly over the past six months and has almost reached pre-pandemic levels. While the number of food stamp recipients continues to fall, roughly 800,000 residents – nearly one in five state residents – still rely on the program for groceries.