Safety net Archives - Louisiana Budget Project

September 14, 2018

New Census data reveal concerning trends

An alarmingly high percentage of Louisiana families continue to face serious economic challenges, with almost 1 in 5 Louisianans living below the poverty line in 2017, according to new U.S. Census Bureau data.

Number of the Day

$2,240 - The amount the inflation-adjusted median household income in Louisiana has decreased between 2007 and 2017. (Source: LBP via the U.S. Census Bureau)

September 6, 2018

Households receiving SNAP are already working

The farm bill conference committee met on Wednesday with the goal of combining two competing versions of the comprehensive legislation from the House and Senate.

Number of the Day

15 million - Number of households that struggled to afford enough food in 2017, including more than 10 million households with income above the federal poverty line. (Source: USDA)

January 4, 2018

Federal budget negotiations begin

Congress faces a Jan. 19 deadline to strike a budget deal or trigger a government shutdown.

Number of the Day

5.8 percent - The reduction of violent crime attributed to Medicaid expansion and access to substance abuse treatment overall in expansion states. (Source: Brookings Institute)

September 27, 2017

Farewell to Cassidy-Graham

After a month of misleading claims, fierce opposition from medical organizations and patient advocates, and flip-flops from previously held positions, Sen. Bill Cassidy is putting his health care repeal crusade on hold rather than have the bill voted down on the Senate floor.

Number of the Day

30.3 - Percent of Louisianans that live in distressed communities. (Source: Economic Innovation Group)