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Louisiana is one of five states in the nation that doesn’t have a minimum wage law of its own. Instead, it sets the same rate as the federal government,…
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Raising the minimum wage has been a consistent policy goal for Gov. John Bel Edwards. As he says, "Seven dollars and a quarter is not a meaningful wage."…
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“Our state economy is growing, but those benefits are not accruing to workers.”That’s the conclusion of the 3rd biennial report on “The State of Working…
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“It’s not a loss for the Republican Party – it’s a loss for the American people. But I intend to keep my promise to the people of Louisiana, to get rid of…
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Yesterday, we heard about tax reform from state Revenue Secretary Kimberly Robinson, who says, “We want every taxpayer treated fairly. We don’t want a…
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Despite the administration's efforts to keep the lid on the simmering story of the state’s budget anguish through election season, some of the details are…
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As we look ahead to deciding on the next governor of Louisiana, we’ve been also looking back, taking a cue from Huey Long, known for the “Share our…
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The House Labor Committee heard and rejected several bills Thursday, aimed at setting a state minimum wage higher than the current federal minimum of…
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You live on a limited income, paycheck to paycheck. Now your next paycheck is in jeopardy, because your car won’t start. What to do?There’s that payday…
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A recent study by the Louisiana Budget Project gives a snapshot of the state’s economy from the perspective of the workers themselves.The report, entitled…