Commission on Streamlining Government

December 16, 2009

Louisiana Needs to Look at Additional Sources of Revenue

The Louisiana Commission on Streamlining Government is preparing to issue its initial report this week. The commission has looked at ways to cut spending, however it has neglected to consider raising revenue. In the New Orleans Times Picayune article Edward Ashworth, Louisiana Budget Project director was a leading voice in advocating that revenue needs to be part of the solution.… Read more...