Blanco Public Policy Center at UL Lafayette launches policy briefs series Photo courtesy of Creative Commons / Darrell Miller “Evidence-based data and research about the impact of using state dollars to address areas of concern is crucial in establishing priorities for fostering economic growth in Louisiana” Posted: Apr 15, 2021 1:40 PM Updated: Apr 15, 2021 2:20 PM Posted By: Akemi Briggs A public policy brief produced by the Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Public Policy Center at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette compares transportation infrastructure spending in the state to national trends. The Blanco Public Policy Center’s “Funding Infrastructure in Louisiana” also analyzes the long-term economic impact of increased investment in the state’s highways, roads and bridges.