Each Louisiana resident owes $18,900 to cover state’s debts By Deanna B. Narveson - October 18, 2023 (Collin Richie) FacebookXLinkedinEmailPrint According to a new report, Louisianans might need to dig deeper into their couch cushions to fund their share of the state's debt. According to the right-leaning think tank Truth in Accounting'… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.