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December 13, 2017
The health care received by 1.5 million Louisianans continues to hang in the balance as Gov. John Bel Edwards and Rep. Cameron Henry disagree on small details in the contracts of private companies that manage 90 percent of Louisiana's Medicaid program.
Number of the Day
28.3 - Percent of children in Louisiana living in poverty. (Source: United Health Foundation)June 2, 2017
Louisiana’s future growth and prosperity depends on its ability to educate its citizens. Our state’s K-12 schools and colleges are at the forefront of efforts to provide opportunities for our children, and to prepare the next generation of workers for the challenges they’ll face in the 21st Century economy.… Read more...
December 10, 2015
by Steve Spires
Quality education is key to economic growth, yet Louisiana–like most other states–is still investing less per student than before the Great Recession, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP).
Total state support per K-12 student was $463 less in 2014 than in 2008, adjusted for inflation.… Read more...