juvenile criminal justice reform

June 19, 2018

It may come down to a tenth of a penny

With a July 1 deadline looming to agree on a revenue package, Gov. John Bel Edwards asked lawmakers to put partisan politics aside as they convened Monday for the year’s third special session.

Number of the Day

100 million - the difference in revenue between a 4.4 and 4.5 percent sales tax rate. (Source: The Advocate)

August 29, 2017

National Flood Insurance Program set to expire

Members of Congress have a long to-do list awaiting them when they return from August recess, and one thing sure to be at the top of that list is re-authorizing the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Number of the Day

66 - Percentage of minimum wage workers in Louisiana who are women. (Source: Economic Policy Institute)