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(Editor’s note This investigative story is part of an occasional series examining increases in state spending over several years and determining what taxpayers’ money is being used for by state

Louisiana’s tax system now ranks 31st in the country for competitiveness, up six spots from last year, according to the Tax Foundation’s new 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index.

Following budget crises at several of its schools, the University of Louisiana System is studying how to restructure to minimize costs and maximize oversight.