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2026 Legislative Session Public Safety and Criminal Justice Overview
With just weeks until the legislative session begins, the nearly 200 prefiled bills and the spotlight of [...]
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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 economic [...]
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Price Controls: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes
Most lawmakers who flirt with price controls are not trying to hurt anyone. They are reacting to real [...]
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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: space. [...]
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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 communities [...]
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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 requires a [...]
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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 center [...]
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When a Landmark Trial Misses the Mark
Social media use among young people is widespread, but so too are accounts of depression, anxiety, and [...]
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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 [...]
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