The Bipartisan Policy Center asks, “Is America Under-Investing in its Young Children?” The short answer is “Yes!” And in Louisiana, which holds the average rank among the states of 49th for child well-being, the answer is an even louder, “YES!” Clearly, we under-invest in our young children – not because we do not have funds, but because we collectively mis-prioritize…
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Louisiana’s legislative season has begun. Our State Senators and Representatives face a heavy burden: they must solve a $1.6 billion deficit without doing harm. Healthy politics is always about people caring for each other – caring especially for those who cannot care for themselves. Children have no vote and have no voice for themselves. Adults must speak for children. Have…