2017
Pelican Institute Statement on Governor’s “Fiscal Cliff” Proposal Outline
The Pelican Institute applauds Governor John Bel Edwards for releasing a broad outline of his proposal to [...]
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The Truth About Unemployment in Louisiana
What Do Those Unemployment Numbers Really Mean? Every leader in Louisiana is rooting for this economy. [...]
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New Orleans To Refund $28 Million in Red Light Camera Revenue
For years, The Pelican Institute has been warning citizens in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and [...]
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In Defense of Louisiana’s Criminal Justice Reforms
Pelican Institute's CEO, Daniel Erspamer, writes in The Hayride, about Louisiana's criminal justice [...]
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What Does Criminal Justice Reform Mean For Louisiana?
Louisiana passed and enacted a Justice Reinvestment Package, what was modeled on successful reforms in [...]
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Daniel Erspamer: Bold New Approaches Needed For Louisiana
The Pelican Institute’s CEO, Daniel Erspamer, recently had an OpEd published by The Advocate, both [...]
Read moreLouisiana Ranked Worst for State Lawsuit Climate
A recent survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has identified Louisiana as the worst state in the [...]
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Louisiana Breweries Are Being Harmed By Regulations
The Brewers Association, a beer industry non-profit, has ranked Louisiana 48th out of the 50 states for [...]
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