Hunger & Poverty

November 16, 2023

Census 2022: Poverty, Income and Health Insurance in Louisiana

The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau includes some good and bad news for Louisiana. A new chartbook from the Louisiana Budget Project analyzes the data and explains why it matters.

Louisiana’s official poverty rate decreased slightly in 2022, but still remains the second highest in the nation.… Read more...

July 11, 2023

The 2023 Legislature: Missed Opportunities

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October 4, 2022

Census Louisiana: Poverty, Income and Health Insurance

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April 20, 2022

A Recovery Agenda for Louisiana Fact Sheet

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