The deal to end the government shutdown did not include an extension of health care subsidies that keep coverage affordable for people who buy insurance through the federal Marketplace.
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Economic pundits have been referencing America’s K-shaped economy, where wealthier households (the top part of the K) are doing better financially than their lower-and middle-class counterparts (the bottom part of the K).
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The Legislature overhauled Louisiana’s tax laws last year, replacing the state’s progressive income-tax structure with a 3% flat rate, raising and expanding the state’s sales tax and eliminating the corporate franchise tax.
Uncertain times for the state budget Read More »
As the chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Jack McFarland understands the important role of federal health care dollars in Louisiana’s budget.
Jack McFarland on rising health care costs Read More »
Louisiana’s child welfare agency left hundreds of online child abuse reports to languish for days as it prioritized intake from its phone hotline.
Backlog of hundreds of child abuse reports Read More »
As millions of Americans face skyrocketing health care premiums due to expiring federal subsidies, U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is jumping into the fray.
Cassidy’s health care alternative Read More »
The Louisiana Legislature passed, and Gov. Jeff Landry signed, a new law earlier this year that increases the state’s tax on online sports betting from 15% to 21.5%.
Louisiana’s model to use sports betting revenue on college sports Read More »
The AI gold rush is on, and with it a rush of data center construction across the country that comes with massive tax breaks from state and local governments.
Transparency needed on data center subsidies Read More »
