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Courting Disaster: What Do New Social Media Rulings Mean for the Future of Free Speech and American Innovation?

Last week, juries in New Mexico and California reached verdicts against Meta and YouTube of $375 mil...

Louisiana’s Nursing Home Moratorium Is Protectionism

When the government makes it illegal to open new nursing homes or add beds where people need care, t...

17,000 Students, One Clear Message: Fully Fund LA GATOR

Louisiana families have spoken—and they are demanding more educational opportunity. The latest app...

New Pelican Report Finds Regulatory Mechanisms, Not Rising Demand, Are Key Drivers of Increasing Electricity Costs in Louisiana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org March 31, 2026 “Shock to the Sys...

A Guide to Louisiana’s May 2026 Constitutional Amendments

Constitutional amendments offer voters an opportunity to shape the fundamental rules of government. ...

Louisiana Constitutional Amendment 5: Extend Judicial Retirement Age?

The Pelican Institute is neutral on Constitutional Amendment 5, but it recommends voters weigh both ...

YES on Constitutional Amendment 4: Begin to End the Inventory Tax

The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 4. Sound tax policy should d...

YES on Constitutional Amendment 3: Pay off Debt and Make Teacher Pay Raise Permanent

The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 3. Good public policy often ...

YES on Constitutional Amendment 2: Local Decisions, Better Outcomes

The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 2. Government works best whe...

Yes on Constitutional Amendment 1: Enact Civil Service Reform

The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Amendment 1. Representative government demands accoun...

A Free-Market Path Forward in Louisiana’s PBM Debate

PBMs play a complex but important role in the healthcare system. As intermediaries, they negotiate d...

Six for ’26: Great Occupational Licensing Reforms to Watch in the 2026 Regular Legislative Session

The 2026 regular legislative session brings some welcome news for occupational licensure reform. Thi...

Untangling the Truth About Natural Hair Braiding in Louisiana

The Louisiana legislature will once again consider bills related to the practice of natural hair bra...

A Foundation to Build Upon: White House Releases a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence

Last Friday, the White House released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence (AI)...

Meet the Candidates Running for Louisiana's Public Service Commission

When Louisiana voters go to the polls this May, most of their attention will be fixed on the U.S. Se...

Louisiana Can’t Afford More Dedicated Funds in the State’s Budget

Louisiana lawmakers continue to make the state budget more rigid and less responsive by expanding th...

Louisiana AI Legislative Update

The Louisiana Regular Legislative Session convened on March 9th. Lawmakers introduced more than 20 b...

Let’s Clear the Air: Separating FACT from FICTION on LA GATOR

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about Louisiana’s Giving All True Opportunity to Rise (LA G...

Pelican Institute Releases New Report Exposing $115 Million in Outside Funding and Outdated Policies Blocking Louisiana Energy Dominance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org March 13, 2026 New Orleans, LA— ...

Louisiana Supreme Court Delivers a Win for Common Sense and Economic Growth

What if a single court decision could unlock billions in investment, protect local decision-making, ...

AI bills could threaten $800M in broadband funds, officials say

BENDILY: Louisiana’s AI bills should avoid the pitfalls of the ‘Terrible Ten’

Haven’t We Been Here Before?

Last week, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced several bills, three of which we...

Louisiana Requires 500 Hours of Training To Braid Hair Professionally. This Bill Would Increase It.

At least a dozen new legacy lawsuits target energy industry

Pelican Institute poll cites cost of living, inflation as top issues among Louisiana voters

Keep Prescriptive Rail Mandates Out of Surface Transportation Legislation

For Whom Are the Data Centers?

Amazon announced their plans to build two large-scale data centers in Caddo and Bossier Parish last ...

Louisiana’s Economic Strategy Must Invest in People, Too

Beyond the Yard Signs: Looking for Principled Policy in Louisiana Candidates

Numerous political races are currently underway in Louisiana, which can be both exciting and overwhe...

Braid Against the Machine: Louisiana’s 600-Hour Money Grab

The number of states eliminating or reforming their requirements to braid natural hair has increased...

Louisiana Public Service Commission candidates speak to voters at summit

Rising costs dominate Louisiana voter concerns ahead of session

Poll shows approval ratings down for Trump, Landry, lawmakers between 2025 and 2026

NEW POLL: Louisiana Voters Sound the Alarm on Rising Costs, Demand School Choice Funding and Legal Reform as Legislative Session Begins; Carnival Season Debate Adds Local Flavor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org March 3, 2026 BATON ROUGE, LA—As...

Many Algorithms Make Light Work: AI Literacy for the Workforce

The infrastructure of the United States is adjusting to the realities of artificial intelligence (AI...

Secretary McMahon Drops the Hammer: Teachers, You Don’t Have to Tap Out to Unions!

Earlier this month, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon took to social media with a...

US Supreme Court to Review Boulder Climate Lawsuit Case

Pelican Institute to Host Louisiana Public Service Commission Candidate Forum at 2026 Solutions Summit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org February 24, 2026 Pelican Institut...

Your Electric Bill Is on the Ballot in 2026 — Whether You Know It or Not

Here’s a pop quiz for the politically engaged: Who decides how much you pay for electricity? Your ...

Interview with Louisiana Works Secretary Susie Schowen

Governor Landry recently issued an executive order “Modernizing Louisiana’s Workforce Fo...

2026 Legislative Session Public Safety and Criminal Justice Overview

With just weeks until the legislative session begins, the nearly 200 prefiled bills and the spotligh...

A Win for Louisiana: SCOTUS Limits Trump’s Tariffs

Louisiana is one of the most trade-exposed states in America. That’s not a slogan, it’s our econ...

Price Controls: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes

Most lawmakers who flirt with price controls are not trying to hurt anyone. They are reacting to rea...

Earth to Government: When Red Tape Sends Innovation to the Final Frontier

Elon Musk thinks he might have a solution to the ongoing clash between red tape and innovation: spac...

Presidents’ Day: Two and a Half Centuries of Leadership—and the Limits That Sustain It

This year, Louisianans observe two holidays on the same day—celebrating Lundi Gras with their comm...

Quin Hillyer: Lawmakers should not turn turtle on LA GATOR program

Shedding Light on Louisiana’s Boards and Commissions: Opportunities for Transparency, Accountability, and Reform

Louisiana’s occupational licensing boards get a lot of attention, and rightfully so. The state req...

50+ Free Market Groups, Advocates Oppose Codification of Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing

Louisiana’s Grid Gambit: Is It Time to Let Private Power Play?

Last month, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to impose a one-year moratorium on data...