FRAC

August 9, 2018

Louisiana struggles with food insecurity

One in 4 Louisiana families has a hard time putting food on the table throughout the year - the second highest rate of “food hardship” in the nation, according to the latest data from the Food Research Action Center.

Number of the Day

20.01 cents -  Total state tax on a gallon of gas in Louisiana -  eighth lowest in the nation. (Source: The Tax Foundation)
June 26, 2018

Reason to celebrate, but more work ahead

While the immediate threat of the fiscal cliff is finally gone, it’s important to remember that this week’s revenue deal failed to solve the long-term structural problems with Louisiana’s tax structure.

Number of the Day

-12,040 - Reduction in the number of white children under 10 in Louisiana between 2010 and 2017. (Source: U.S. Census via The Brookings Institution)