early care and education

December 14, 2016

Dec. 14: Revenue Estimating Conference punts

Louisianans will have to wait at least another month to learn the true depths of the state’s mid-year budget shortfall after a revenue forecasting body deadlocked on Tuesday.
November 16, 2016

Nov. 16: Edwards thinks ACA here to stay

As rumors swirl that Bobby Jindal will be named the country’s health secretary, President-elect Donald Trump says he supports a core provision of Obamacare that prevents insurance companies from denying coverage to people with pre-existing conditions: diseases like diabetes, asthma, cancer, and many more.
October 31, 2016

Oct. 31: Tax break rules move forward

The state board that oversees billions of dollars in property tax breaks for manufacturers approved new rules Friday that are designed to implement a pair of executive orders from Gov. John Bel Edwards.
October 21, 2016

Oct. 21: Paying for roads

A state tax on gasoline is the primary source of funding for Louisiana’s crumbling roads and bridges, which face a nearly $13 billion backlog of needed repairs and upgrades.