Cassidy-Graham Archives - Louisiana Budget Project

January 9, 2018

No deal, no special session

Gov. John Bel Edwards met privately with House leaders on Monday in an effort to find agreement on a package of revenue measures that would replace the temporary sales tax that expires on July 1.

Number of the Day

6.8 percent- The national unemployment rate for African-Americans, the lowest on record. The white unemployment rate is 3.7 percent. (Source: The Washington Post)

October 2, 2017

The Trump tax plan doesn’t add up

President Donald Trump’s plan for deep corporate tax cuts could reduce federal revenue by $7 trillion over the next two decades, according to the nonpartisan Tax Policy Center.

Number of the Day

4,411,390 - Number of American citizens living in U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, meaning they have no representation in Congress. Except for D.C. residents, they can’t vote in presidential elections and don’t pay federal income tax. (Source: The Washington Post)

September 27, 2017

Farewell to Cassidy-Graham

After a month of misleading claims, fierce opposition from medical organizations and patient advocates, and flip-flops from previously held positions, Sen. Bill Cassidy is putting his health care repeal crusade on hold rather than have the bill voted down on the Senate floor.

Number of the Day

30.3 - Percent of Louisianans that live in distressed communities. (Source: Economic Innovation Group)

September 26, 2017

Cassidy bill would kill jobs

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s dangerous health care bill is on life support after a third GOP senator - Susan Collins of Maine - announced her opposition to the legislation late Monday.

Number of the Day

0.8 - Percentage growth in personal income in Louisiana in the second quarter of 2017, compared to an average of 0.7 percent growth nationwide. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)