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2024 Session: Chipping Away at Sunshine

A year after lawmakers passed the state budget in a frenzied final few minutes before theirdeadline, the Louisiana Legislature adopted a $49 billion compromise package of spending plansthis year with time to spare and no last-minute chaos in their three-month regular session.

Governor’s Records Should Remain Open

Just as it appeared one awful public records exemption bill may be defeated for the current legislative session, another damaging exemption idea could take its place.

Pork in the Budget

Even as they wisely steer money to debt payments, education and infrastructure investments, Louisiana lawmakers also are making the short-sighted, politically driven decision to spend millions of dollars on local pet projects without public vetting or explanation.

Going Virtual

Pandemic showed some benefits to meeting online, but widening virtual meeting authority should protect citizen access.

75th Anniversary
Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence

For 75 years, the Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana has been at the forefront of advancing transparency, accountability and smarter public policy in our state. PAR’s legacy is built on your support. Help us continue shaping Louisiana’s future for the next 75 years.