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Above the law
Wouldn’t you, as a taxpayer, enjoy having the right to abide by only the tax laws that you agree with? […]
Dan Juneau
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Legislative mandates increase cost of insurance
Sometimes it is true indeed that the more things change, the more they remain the same. That may be the case with our new Legislature and the issue of health insurance mandates. […]
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A workforce development system that can work
When Governor Jindal addressed the Louisiana Legislature on March 31, he made it very clear that workforce development will be the primary focus of his administration during this session. […]
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Property tax reforms are in danger
After much anticipation, Governor Jindal’s Tax Commission was sworn into office on March 18, 2008. […]
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Spending cap in state gets a lot of attention
The rhetoric is flying over Louisiana’s constitutionally imposed expenditure limit on the growth of the state budget, a feature commonly called the “spending cap.” […]
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William F. Buckley
The founder of the modern conservative movement in America, William F. Buckley Jr., recently passed away at his home in Connecticut. […]
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State board of education sends mixed messages
Recently, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) took steps to take over 10 public schools that were deemed “failed” by Louisiana’s public education accountability program. […]
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A ringside seat
Break out the popcorn, settle into your easy chair, and get ready to watch some high drama as the presidential nominating contests move toward critical mass. […]
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Tax commission appointments are crucial
Some of the most interesting—and revealing—appointments Governor Jindal will make will be on the Tax Commission. […]