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May 27, 2020

LBP testimony on HB 846

May 21, 2020

LBP Senate testimony HB 118

May 19, 2020

Separate and unequal: Students’ access to technology in the time of coronavirus

One down, (at least) one to go

The Legislature wrapped up its shortened regular session on Monday, and immediately gaveled in a 30-day special session that will focus on state budget issues and […]

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40%

Percentage of children in East Carroll Parish that are food insecure. This is the highest rate in the nation, comparable to Bangladesh and Peru. (Source: Save the Children via The Nation) 

LBP in the News

May 26, 2020

Our Views: With state finances is disarray, legislators avoid budget drama

May 17, 2020

Food stamp applicants deal with mounting rejections as unemployment boost makes many ineligible

May 16, 2020

After dealing with coronavirus, John Bel Edwards left playing defense with Louisiana Legislature

May 15, 2020

Guest column: Louisiana’s underlying condition in coronavirus pandemic? Racism

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