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Louisiana

Louisiana

37
Fiscal Ranking

Louisiana ranks 37th among the US states for its fiscal health. 

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1
Federal Regulatory Impact Ranking

In 2015, Louisiana experienced the highest impact of federal regulations. 

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16
Health Care Ranking

Louisiana ranks near the top in the Healthcare Openness and Access Project Index with a score of 3.33.

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3
Number of Certificate-of-Need Laws

CON laws, which require government permission before adding, expanding, or improving healthcare facilities, have failed to meet any of their stated goals.

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-908 M
Rainy Day Fund

Louisiana would need an additional $908 million to weather a recession of average severity.

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