This, coupled with PAR’s extensive communications program, has resulted in the adoption of significant reforms first proposed by PAR. PAR is widely respected by the media, the public and public officials in the state as an unbiased source of information. PAR’s research gets results although PAR doesn’t lobby.Issues today are increasingly complex, and the state and its citizens need PAR to help sift through the myriad of conflicting information from a growing number of special interest groups and other private and governmental sources.Permeating the list are problems that have plagued the state for a long time: the tax structure, education and governmental ethics.
Louisiana has a significant number of far-reaching problems that require study.It was earned over a long period of time by adherence to three paramount principles:Īlthough other organizations also do research, the results are usually viewed (rightly or wrongly) by the press and the public as representing the viewpoint of a special interest. PAR’s credibility didn’t come easily or quickly. What Sets PAR Apart From Other Organizations? PAR’s more than 70 years of research on Louisiana state and local government gives it a unique historical perspective, as well as the ability to monitor implementation of reforms and remind public officials of promises made. PAR also serves as a government watchdog. An involved public armed with independent information can help keep the government honest and force it to be responsive. In addition to serving as a catalyst for governmental reform, PAR also has an extensive program of citizen education, believing that the soundest way to achieve political progress is through deep-rooted public understanding and support rather than political pressure.
Through its extensive research and public information programs, PAR contributes constructive ideas and solutions to the mainstream political thinking. Many significant governmental reforms can be traced to PAR recommendations.
PAR is an independent voice, offering solutions to critical public issues in Louisiana through accurate, objective research and focusing public attention on those solutions.Īs a private, nonprofit research organization, PAR is supported through the tax-deductible membership contributions of hundreds of Louisiana citizens who want a better, more efficient and more responsive government.Īlthough PAR does not lobby, PAR’s research gets results.
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