Two advocacy groups have spent decades influencing policy at Louisiana State Capitol in the areas of economic development and education. Now they're joining forces.

Seniors who are moving to or staying in Louisiana for retirement will enjoy a lot more than Mardi Gras and the state’s unique and vibrant food scene; they will also enjoy a relatively friendly tax environment. The state offers generous tax benefits for ...

The Center Square Louisiana continues to grapple with significant population losses, according to a recent analysis by the Tax Foundation combining U.S. Census Bureau data with commercial datasets from U-Haul and United Van Lines.

Most states still levy taxes on their residents at graduated rates, but not here. In fact, Arizona helped to kick off a mini flat-tax "revolution."

In the horse-trading to preserve Trump’s tax cuts, some House Republicans seek a SALT cap increase. Right now, the House has 219 Republicans; the special election to fill the seat of Republican Matt Gaetz of Florida will be held April 1. (Insert your preferred April Fools’ Day joke here.)

According to SmartAsset.com, California ranks 41st for being dependent upon the federal government, one of the 10 states least dependent upon the U.S. government. Louisiana is eighth for being the most dependent upon federal government aid. Alabama is the ninth most dependent state on government money.

If Cedar Crossing gets a license, Linn County is poised to get more than $6 million a year to give to local nonprofits. State law requires casinos to give three percent of gaming revenue to nonprofits. Cedar Crossing says it will give nearly triple that amount and commit eight percent to nonprofits.

Louisiana did the same in November 2024 ... Some have flat tax rates and some impose marginal rates: According to the Tax Foundation's 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index, Wyoming is the best state to live in, taxes-wise, while New York is the worst.

In a small ground floor office of the vast Second Line Stages filming complex in New Orleans' Lower Garden District, the cooperative is helping to shape minds of budding school-age filmmakers from the metro area.

We are in the middle of the annual debate of how to balance Maryland’s budget. The budget deficit is estimated to be nearly $3 billion. The governor’s

A focused version [of IRA] could strengthen these areas even further while demonstrating that sustainable progress and fiscal responsibility can coexist,” Geo2Watts co-founder Phil Cruver said.

Senator Bill Cassidy (LA-R) announced on Thursday that the National Science Foundation will grant the Louisiana Board of Regents $8 million for the Louisiana Networks of Excellence for Tomorrow project to expand STEM research and development in the region,