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Child abuse, neglect deaths in Louisiana on pace to surpass 2025 numbers

  • Greg LaRose

More child deaths possibly linked to abuse and neglect in Louisiana have been investigated so far this year than in all of 2025, and the number of proven fatal incidents is on pace to surpass last year’s count according to the state’s child welfare agency. 

Commentary

Indiana parents deserve more childcare choice

  • David Mitchell, Edward Timmons

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has proposed substantial changes to the rules governing childcare centers. Some providers and advocacy organizations warn that the changes could weaken quality or safety. As economic researchers who study regulation and occupational entry, we believe the proposal should be judged by a straightforward question: Which requirements protect children, and […]

Nevada

NV lawmakers mull maternal health protections for ’27 session, punt on child welfare funding fix

  • Michael Lyle

Nevada state lawmakers are considering a wide-range of health-related policies in the next year’s legislative session that includes implementing a slate of maternal health protections in a “momnibus” bill, bolstering efforts to investigate Medicaid insurance fraud, and reducing reporting requirements for state health agencies.  Also at Tuesday’s interim Health and Human Services committee meeting, discussion […]