Louisiana lawmakers are set to take up “payroll protection” bills that would prohibit public school officials from automatically deducting worker dues for political purposes. The proposals figure into a larger national movement built around state initi... »
This post requires a bit of background. Two weeks ago, state senator Karen Carter Peterson (D-New Orleans) threw a temper tantrum on the floor of the Louisiana Senate over a direct mail piece the Louisiana Federation for Children, a school-choice group... »
A little-discussed but interesting bill in the Louisiana House is HB 88 by Rep. Bob Hensgens; the bill would ban automatic paycheck withdrawal of union dues for public employees in the state if those unions engage in political activity. Specifically, t... »
It appears a report commissioned by the state’s Legislative Auditor says so. Daryl Purpera commissioned the report by an outside counsel, law firm Strasburger and Price of Dallas, in an effort to properly assess the cost of the pension reform package. ... »
Event Urges Support For Massive Bus Tax In Baton Rouge – Baton Rouge Advocate »
The Louisiana GOP primary is this Saturday, despite Rep. John Bel Edwards’ efforts last year to keep it from happening, so races and their winners are understandably on the state’s political minds. But this week the biggest winner of all is Edwards him... »
School is out in Baton Rouge today so that the teachers’ unions can bring their red-clad troops to protest Gov. Bobby Jindal’s education reform package as it moves through committees at the Capitol. On tap this morning at the House Education Committee ... »
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Several teachers at a Baton Rouge Charter School decided to play hookie Wednesday. Apparently, they're protesting potential pay cuts. One teacher who skipped out ... »
