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Louisiana Needs a Responsible Budget (April 2023)
Budgeting responsibly is key to Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda, and Pelican’s Chief Economist, Dr. [...]
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Record-Breaking Revenues Chugging Into State Coffers
Louisiana has seen record-breaking increases in state government revenue over the past few years. In [...]
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Tax reform: What’s the best path forward?
Louisiana’s 2023 Legislative Session marks several milestones. It is the last year of the governor’s [...]
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We All Benefit from Second Chances: Improving Public Safety and Louisiana’s Economy
Occupational licensing can be a significant barrier for individuals with criminal histories who are [...]
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Pelican Institute Sets Course for Louisiana’s Budget
Institute Outlines How A Responsible Budget Leads to Better Opportunities New Orleans, La. (April 18, [...]
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Lawmakers to Consider Increased K-12 Education Spending
This week the Louisiana Legislature convened the 2023 Regular Session, which will last through early [...]
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Louisiana Should Support Prosperity to Reduce Federal Dependency
Louisiana’s state government is the third most dependent state on federal funding. This is according to a [...]
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VALUING LEARNING OVER TIME LEARNING: IS LOUISIANA READY?
For years, American schools have based student promotion from one grade level to the next and ultimately [...]
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One of Every Five Louisianans Receive Food Stamps
You read that correct: One of every five Louisianans receive food stamps. Or, more technically, they [...]
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