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Pelican Institute Releases New Report Exposing $115 Million in Outside Funding and Outdated Policies Blocking Louisiana Energy Dominance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

When a Landmark Trial Misses the Mark 

Social media use among young people is widespread, but so too are accounts of depression, anxiety, a...

Gov. Jeff Landry renews push for funding LA GATOR vouchers

On Lincoln’s Birthday, Remember the Right to Rise

As Americans, we remember the great leaders of our country and reflect on their contributions to our...

LANDRY: Let’s secure more wins for Louisiana’s energy future by playing like champions

Courts vs. Communities: Should Judges Override Local Land-Use Decisions?

Can the courts substitute their judgment for the reasonable judgment of local governments when it co...

A New Era of Opportunity: How Governor Landry’s LA GATOR ESA Outshines Outdated Vouchers

In the heart of Louisiana, where innovation and opportunity should define our future, the new LA GAT...

When Complacency is Not an Option: Federal Preemption in the Face of a Growing Patchwork

The Wall Street Journal reported last week that record-breaking valuations of billions of dollars ar...

CO2 Border Tariff? Don’t Even Think About It, DOE!

Oil Companies Face Nearly $1 Billion Penalty for Helping Win World War...

Price controls never work, despite political opinions

Gotta Know When to Fold ‘Em: the FTC Resumes Its Antitrust Aggression

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appealed a federal court ruling that Meta antitrust do...

Setting the Tone: Fiscal Restraint in Louisiana’s FY 2027 Executive Budget

The new year is well underway, which means a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year must be propose...

What “Affordability” Really Means—and Why Louisiana Is at a Turning Point

“Affordability” has become one of the most talked-about issues in politics—and for good reason...

Op-Ed: Price controls never work, even ones proposed by conservatives

Liberty vs. the Leviathan: Price Controls Never Work, Even Ones Proposed by Conservatives

Credit card interest rates can feel punishing. When cash gets tight, many American families turn to ...

Expanded school choice runs into obstacles

This Louisiana think tank is calling for sweeping energy sector reforms