Louisiana Politics & News
Louisiana politics from The Daily Signal, covering state legislation, energy policy, disaster response, and the Pelican State’s unique political culture and economic challenges.
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Deceased Louisiana Citizens Collect Food Stamps
The state of Louisiana has been feeding the hungry … even from beyond the grave. An April audit discovered that the state has paid more than a million dollars in food stamps to feed the deceased.Philip Wegmann -
‘We Want Out’: Bobby Jindal Pulls Louisiana From Common Core
“We want out of Common Core.” With that pronouncement, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal yesterday delivered a clear message to state residents. On the heels of similar moves by Indiana, Oklahoma, and South Carolina, Jindal acted to make the Bayou State the fourth state to exit the national education standards known as Common Core. Bypassing the…Kelsey Bolar -
Even Among Democratic Lawmakers, Support Grows for School Choice in Louisiana
Only 8,700 students rely on Louisiana’s state public scholarship program to attend the school of their choice today, but the state’s lawmakers worked this session to expand options for additional children. The state legislature passed three school-choice bills pass this year, including a new public school choice program and modifications to existing programs. Gov. Bobby…Mary Tillotson