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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...

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

BENDILY: Rail safety mandates don’t belong in America’s transportation bill

Governor Landry Pushes to Expand Education Opportunities through LA GATOR

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is renewing his push to expand funding for the LA GATOR Scholarship P...

Op-Ed: Rail safety mandates don’t belong in America’s transportation bill

Unlocking Louisiana’s Energy Abundance: Pelican Institute Releases Roadmap to Reform

Louisiana has long been an energy powerhouse—fueling homes, industries, and America’s economy th...

New Year, Same Story: Age Verification Measures Distract from Sustainable Solutions

It didn’t take a crystal ball to guess that 2025 would bring a rush of age verification legislatio...

Louisiana’s education freedom ranking slides after funding shortfall

ATR Releases Coalition Letter in Opposition to Rate Caps and the CCCA

Louisiana’s Legal Reforms: A Step Toward Fairer Courts and Lower Auto Insurance Rates

As 2026 gets underway, Louisiana residents finally have reason to celebrate real progress in our lon...

Report: Louisiana has highest sales tax burden in the U.S.

Pelican Institute report emphasizes positive growth for Louisiana's economy

Taxpayer, Free-Market Groups Urge Congress to Prioritize Debt Reduction

Supreme Court Takes Up Plaquemines Parish Oil Case

Coming Soon: More LA GATOR Scholarship Applications, Decision Time for State Leaders

Louisiana families should prepare now: applications for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program are expecte...

ERSPAMER: After holiday spending, families deserve more ways to save

Louisiana Economic Report – Winter 2026

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The Lab and the Law: As AI Offers Medical Breakthroughs, Regulation Threatens to Stop the Progress

Advancements in medicine, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), have achieved previously unimagina...

Pelican Institute CEO: Louisiana’s economy is on the line in SCOTUS case

SCOTUS Hears Arguments in Potential Landmark Coastal Erosion Oil Lawsuit – DC Journal

U.S. Supreme Court hears La. coastal erosion arguments

U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in landmark Louisiana coastal case

Chevron asks Supreme Court for rematch in Louisiana wetlands case

SCOTUS hears oral arguments in Louisiana coastal case; industry organizations react

Pelican Institute Issues Statement in Response to Oral Arguments in Chevron v. Plaquemines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org January 12, 2026 Washington, D.C.�...

Louisiana's coastal lawsuits against oil companies reach U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court to hear case seeking to hold oil companies accountable for damaging Louisiana coast

Louisiana’s Energy Moment: Why Competition—Not Regulatory Shortcuts—Will Power Growth and Lower Costs

As Louisiana enters 2026, energy and infrastructure policy remain front and center. Last month’s a...

Pelican Institute CEO Daniel Erspamer Available for Media Interviews on Louisiana Coastal Litigation & U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org January 9, 2026   New Orleans,...

Up to Data (Centers): What’s Ahead for Data Centers, Technology, and Energy in Louisiana

In 2025, Louisiana cemented itself as an up-and-coming force in the tech industry. From leading the ...

Fiscal Discipline: The Key to Lasting Tax Relief in Louisiana

The Pelican Institute has been vocal in its support of the historic tax reform enacted in late 2024,...

The American Dream: Still a Reality?

The idea of the American Dream has become central to our national identity, drawing from the writing...

Entergy seeks more big projects in 2026 as Louisiana load surges

Louisiana’s 2025 Comeback Agenda: A Year in Review

As 2025 ends, the Pelican Institute assesses Louisiana’s progress on its Comeback Agenda, a bluepr...

What They Are Saying: Conservative, Industry, and State Leaders Commend Speaker Johnson and House Republicans’ Record in 2025

Jeremy Alford and David Jacobs: What state associations want in 2026

Louisiana’s Toxic Relationship with Lawsuit Abuse

For years, lawsuit abuse has dragged down Louisiana’s competitiveness, acting as a hidden tax on f...

Senator Bill Cassidy Champions Pro-Worker Policies

Last month, United States Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) and his colleagues on the Senate Health...

We’ve Got Talent: Encouraging the Innovators and Students of Our Nation Towards Excellence

The United States is home to some of the most genius innovators and groundbreaking technologies of t...

Louisiana to fast-track new power plants serving data centers

Building America's Energy Future: The Case for Federal Permitting Reform

America is experiencing the largest surge in electricity demand in modern history. The rapid growth ...

NCAC and Allies Ask Fifth Circuit to Protect Free Speech After Legislator Blocks Constituent

State sees increased revenue despite lowering income and corporate tax rates

Takin’ It to the Streets: Applying New Data to Reduce Car Accidents

Few milestones strike more fear into the heart of parents than that of a driver license. Millions of...

Time Is Running Out: Legislature Must Fully Fund LA GATOR to Deliver for Louisiana’s Kids

As Louisiana lawmakers gear up for the 2026 regular legislative session, one issue stands out as bot...

Louisiana’s Path to Economic Prosperity and Energy Dominance Runs Through Free Markets

Earlier this month, Entergy Louisiana broke ground on two of three new gas-fired power plants design...

Debt Is the Fire—And Louisiana Is in the Path

Federal spending is out of control. Washington is racking up debt faster than at any time outside a ...