Opinion Column Archive 

• Lockbox Technology Can Help Government Save Time and Money 

• IRS Owes La. Citizens $850,000 in Undelivered Tax Refunds                

• LEQTF Report Highlights $64.7 Million in Funding for BESE and Board of Regents Projects 
  

• September Proclaimed College Savings Month
  

• MissingMoney Website to Help Louisiana Increase Outreach Efforts
  

• Statewide Newspapers Publish Names of Citizens Owed $24 Million
  

• Treasury Website Posts $11.4 Million in Unclaimed Income Tax Refunds
  

• Treasury Website Links Citizens to Lower Prices at the Pump
  

• Treasury Celebrates State’s Diversity with New Cajun French and Spanish Website
  

• Treasury Closes Out 2003 with Banner Performance
  

• Working Families Are Missing Out on Earned Income Tax Credit
  

• START Program Provides Exemptions This Tax Season

• Teach to Serve Program Could Put Elected Officials in Our Classrooms

• Banks Can Now Use Deposit Guaranty Bonds As Collateral for State Deposits

• Local Governments Can Use LAMP to Invest Taxpayer Dollars Wisely

• State Trust Funds Generate $137 Million in Investment Earnings

• Louisiana Law to Mandate Personal Financial Instruction for High School Students

• LouLease Making the Dream of Homeownership a Reality

• Market Value of State Trust Funds Increases By $110 Million

• Credit Rating Has Tremendous Impact on Both Individuals and State

• Tax Time is Perfect Time to Claim Old, Missing State Refunds

• Partnership Turns Everyday Purchases Into College Savings Tools

• A New Year Brings With It Reflection and Resolve

• Unclaimed Property Could Provide Extra Cash for the Holidays

• LEQTF Report Highlights $57.2 Million in BESE and Board of Regents Projects

• Taxpayers Save Money When Local Governments Invest in LAMP

• If You Found a $20 Bill, Would You Pick It Up or Try to Find Its Owner?

• State Should Not Tolerate Investment Firm Conflicts of Interest

• START Accounts Can Be Great Incentives for Employees

• A Penny Saved Wisely is A Penny Earned: State’s General Fund Investments Are on the Right Track

• Louisiana Congressional Delegation Should Support Changes to Federal Social Security Law

• The Little Things Can Really Add Up to Benefit Taxpayers

• Success of Teachers HomeBuyer Program Can Lead to Expansion

• State Treasury Continues to Move Forward for Louisiana Citizen

• Credit Rating Has Tremendous Impact on Both Individuals and State

• School Districts Could Use Portion of Tobacco Sale Proceeds to Fund  Early Childhood Education

• The Road to the State’s Tobacco Sale was Hard, but It Was Worth the Trip

• LAMP Sheds New Light on Public Investments

• It Is Never Too Early to START Saving for Your Child's Education

• Treasury Auctions $13 Million in Certificates of Deposit Online

• State Should Sell a Portion of Its Tobacco Settlement Now, Put All Money Into Trust

• Businesses and Organizations Can Find Hidden Treasure in Louisiana

• LEQTF Makes a Quality Education Possible for Louisiana School Children

• 2000 Proved to be Good Year for Louisiana Department of Treasury

• State Embarks on First Electronic Bond Sale

• Financial Strength of Retirement Systems Improved

• Teamwork Results in Savings

• Savings Program Should Be Part of Education Plan

• Big Tobacco is Too Big of a Risk

• Preserve Retirement Security