Donald Trump has dubbed it “one big beautiful bill.” But for many in Louisiana—and across the country—it looks more like a blueprint for deepening inequality. A new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) offers a sobering analysis of the Republican tax-and-spending proposal. The findings bluntly show America’s poorest households stand to lose the most, […]
The Sales Tax Hike Has Already Hit, and It’s Bleeding Working Families In January 2025, the Louisiana sales tax hike and new tax structure went into effect, permanently shifting the burden of funding our state onto those least able to afford it. Politicians and their lobbyists dressed it up in the language of “modernization” and […]
Even as the economy shows deeper signs of strain, with tariffs driving up Cost of living in Louisiana and recession warnings flashing from economists across the country, working people are trapped in a system that has been failing them for years. The instability of 2025 has only pulled back the curtain further, exposing a reality […]
In recent months, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry’s proposal to eliminate state income taxes in favor of raising sales taxes has sparked an intense debate about the future of economic equity in the state. The rationale behind the plan is to create a tax-friendly environment for businesses and high-income earners by removing income taxes, with the […]
Kamala Harris’s economic plan, focusing on down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers, stands out as one of the most promising initiatives to reduce the wealth gap and empower working- and middle-class Americans. Offering up to $25,000 in direct grants to help individuals and families overcome the barrier of down payment, this policy is designed to […]
In the decades following World War II, the United States witnessed unprecedented economic growth and prosperity that significantly benefited middle- and working-class Americans. From the late 1940s through the 1970s, the American Dream seemed more attainable than ever. As wages increased, homeownership expanded, and the purchasing power of the average worker was robust. However, this […]
In their study, Placing Prosperity, The Data Center explores how neighborhood inequality is based in generations of history, and how neighborhood investment moves, but doesn't necessarily reduce place-based inequality.
According to new figures released by The Data Center on Friday, people of color are disproportionately hired for positions that pay less than $15/hr.
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