The One Big Beautiful Bill is more than legislation, it’s a promise to put American workers, American families, and American small businesses first. It delivers real tax relief, reins in …
On Thursday Entergy requested the Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) proceed with a vote at their August 20 meeting on whether to grant final, expedited approval of Entergy Louisiana’s …
( The Center Square ) – As Americans hit the road this summer, what types of transportation-related taxes will they be paying? We answer this question in our new study ( Transportation taxes …
Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA) called tort reform changes enacted at the state legislature a victory. But for anyone who cares about Louisiana’s role in making America energy-dominant, it’s hard …
I’ve dedicated my career to helping patients manage chronic and often debilitating pain and over the years, it has been frustrating to see unnecessary barriers for access to treatments that …
Taxpayers, get ready for another round of bailouts. But, unlike Wall Street executives who begged Uncle Sam to cover their risky bets, cash-strapped nonprofit rural healthcare providers have not …
( Louisiana Illuminator ) — The candidate lineups for the 2025 New Orleans mayoral and council elections are set. Primary elections will be held on Oct.11, and any necessary runoffs will be …
( The Center Square ) - AI is transforming how we produce, consume, and distribute information. Tools powered by artificial intelligence can accelerate research, summarize gigantic data sets, …
This week, Go. Mike Kehoe signed legislation to ban the foreign funding of ballot issue campaigns, making Missouri the ninth state to do so in the past year. Secure elections are the …
The U.S. government is cracking down on bad actors in the healthcare sector, with special attention to United Health. The healthcare giant – the largest company in the industry – is now …
Louisiana has navigated the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution with the determination and spirit characteristic of our state. Our hospitals, schools, and businesses have incorporated the …
One of the greatest features of the American system is that the states, or “the laboratories of democracy,” as coined by Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, have a fair amount of …
While members of Congress are in Washington grappling with tax reform, the people of Louisiana are looking at a mixed bag. On the one hand, extending President Trump’s 2017 tax …
Louisiana’s diverse economy—ranging from healthcare to manufacturing—offers high-paying career opportunities. Yet, the state faces serious workforce challenges, ranking 46th in …
As health care workers retire and patients face avoidable delays, Louisiana has launched a scalable strategy to rebuild its workforce. The Health Care Employment Reinvestment Opportunity Fund brings …
Louisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it's pulling together after a hurricane, supporting local schools, or helping veterans get back on their feet, our …
Electricity ratepayers are fed up with skyrocketing electricity bills and the increasing threat of blackouts. We are tired of a system that prioritizes unreliable energy and corporate profits over …
In the race to build a more competitive energy economy, carbon capture and storage is no longer a theory — it’s a race. And in that race, Texas is gaining fast on Louisiana. CCS is …
Who knew there were this many things that had to be fixed? The legislative sessions in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Washington are over. Depending on your political perspective, the …
Out here in rural Pennsylvania, we know the value of hard work, self-reliance, and making the most of what God’s given us. For generations, our land and our people have powered this state and …
Our nation’s core political well-being depends on the existence of a healthy two-party system. One year ago, I joined with former Sens. Alan Simpson and …
President Trump’s recent executive order on “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach” sends a clear message: states must stop weaponizing lawsuits against the very industry …
The first five weeks of the legislative session have been dominated by the debate over proposed fixes to the state’s insurance and lawsuit abuse crises. Now, nearly all the core bills have made …
As Congress moves forward with its ongoing reconciliation package and considers extending tax cuts adopted during the first Trump administration that are set to soon lapse, lawmakers face a critical …
( The Center Square ) – The U.S. economy continues to send mixed signals as we navigate through May 2025. Last week's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April showed inflation ticking up slightly …