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A Guide to Louisiana’s May 2026 Constitutional Amendments
Constitutional amendments offer voters an opportunity to shape the fundamental rules of government. Some [...]
Read moreLouisiana Constitutional Amendment 5: Extend Judicial Retirement Age?
The Pelican Institute is neutral on Constitutional Amendment 5, but it recommends voters weigh both [...]
Read moreYES 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 do two [...]
Read moreYES 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 comes [...]
Read moreYES on Constitutional Amendment 2: Local Decisions, Better Outcomes
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 2. Government works best when it [...]
Read moreYes on Constitutional Amendment 1: Enact Civil Service Reform
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Amendment 1. Representative government demands [...]
Read moreA Free-Market Path Forward in Louisiana’s PBM Debate
PBMs play a complex but important role in the healthcare system. As intermediaries, they negotiate drug [...]
Read moreSix 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. This [...]
Read moreUntangling the Truth About Natural Hair Braiding in Louisiana
The Louisiana legislature will once again consider bills related to the practice of natural hair [...]
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