Poverty & Inequality

Nearly 1 in 4 Louisiana children live below the federal poverty line, and far too many households struggle to provide for their basic needs. Poverty is a policy choice. Louisiana’s economy is strong enough to support greater investment in our people through higher wages, increased investment in education and expanded safety net programs. We can do better.

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Census 2022: Poverty, Income and Health Insurance in Louisiana

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State of Working Louisiana

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A Recovery Agenda for Louisiana

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Our trusted policy analysis and sound research help you quickly understand the most important issues impacting poverty and inequality in our state.

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2024 Regular Session: A Mixed Bag

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Estimating Your SNAP Medical Deductions

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Louisiana’s Earned Income Tax Credit

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The governor's plan will mainly benefit corporations and the wealthy, while working and middle-class families will pay more for services and products we use every day such as diapers, garbage collection, haircuts and home repairs. Louisiana’s tax system certainly needs to be improved, but this is the wrong way to do it.
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Gov. Jeff Landry has called the Legislature into a special session to overhaul Louisiana’s tax structure.