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Jindal tradition: Faulty revenue estimates lead to mid-year budget slashing

Jindal officials promise to get their revenue estimates right this time, but their budget already is balanced on one-time money that may not materialize.
by Tyler Bridges April 12, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

Brookings report: RSD tops in nation on school choice

by Jessica Williams December 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Yet another anniversary — and still no substitute for Charity Hospital

by The Editors September 6, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Overmedicating young inmates called chemical restraint

Antipsychotic drugs like Seroquel, developed specifically for bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, are being prescribed to manage young inmates without either disorder, despite dangerous side effects.
by Matt Davis July 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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