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“When the state can afford a $2.6 billion incentive package for a single global corporation but can't fund a teacher pay raise and other basic needs, something is seriously out of balance.” - Invest in Louisiana's Jan Moller https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/hyundai-louisiana-steel-tax-incentives-nda/article_60f06eed-ebb5-5bde-8afc-cc092abdc1a2.html -source=featured-top

How secret negotiations led to a $2.6 billion incentive deal for Hyundai’s Louisiana plant The deal illustrates how Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration is aggressively using non-disclosure agreements to negotiate with companies in secret.

A new Georgetown Center for Children and Families report shows nearly 13,000 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers were uninsured in LA in 2024, a 0.8% increase in just two years.

We can reverse this trend. State leaders can take action to ensure eligible children can get and keep their health coverage. https://ccf.georgetown.edu/2026/06/01/uninsured-rate-for-young-children-rose-more-sharply-than-for-older-children-from-2022-2024/

Monday' Daily Dime

- Nearly 200,000 Louisianans lose Medicaid coverage
- Few details on replacing teacher stipends
- A sad day for fair districts
- Prioritizing rocket companies over local communities https://investlouisiana.org/nearly-200000-louisianans-lose-medicaid-coverage/

Nearly 200,000 Louisianans lose Medicaid coverage • Invest in Louisiana The number of Louisianans enrolled in Medicaid health insurance coverage has declined by nearly 200,000 people during the last 12 months. The joint state-federal program provides health coverage for people with low incomes and disabilities.

Louisiana’s utility regulator is fast-tracking a $21 billion gas-powered gambit that will further the state’s dependence on natural gas and likely increase monthly bills for all ratepayers. https://investlouisiana.org/utility-customers-in-louisiana-should-expect-higher-bills-as-natural-gas-demand-surges/

Utility Customers in Louisiana Should Expect Higher Bills as Natural Gas Demand Surges • Invest in Louisiana Louisiana’s utility regulator is fast-tracking a $21 billion gas-powered gambit that will further the state’s dependence on natural gas and likely increase monthly bills for all ratepayers.