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Fear and Loathing on the Jon Stewart Show
What began in 2021 as part of an infrastructure bill is now a glaring signifier of bureaucracy, red tape, [...]
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ICJIS: Modernizing Criminal Data Systems for Greater Efficiency
Even before the current DOGE-enthusiastic era, people have recognized the need for greater government [...]
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The 2025 Legislative Session Begins: The Next Chapter in Louisiana’s Comeback Story?
State lawmakers return to Baton Rouge this week to begin the 2025 Regular Session—one that is technically [...]
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A Free-Market Vision for Insurance and Lawsuit Abuse Reform in Louisiana
Our state’s economy has immense potential, yet it’s weighed down by skyrocketing insurance costs and a [...]
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Governor Landry, Legislature Lead the Way to Opportunity
We are excited to begin sharing the mainstage sessions from the recently-concluded 2025 Pelican Institute [...]
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Let the Loss be a Lesson
Age verification bills are popping up in legislatures around the country. While the stated purpose of [...]
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Congress Should Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent for Louisiana Families
Families across Louisiana are already doing their best to stretch every dollar. Groceries cost more, [...]
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Pelican Institute Statement in Response to the Verdict in Plaquemines Coastal Lawsuit Case
New Orleans, LA—The Pelican Institute for Public Policy released the following statement on behalf of CEO [...]
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New K-12 School Transparency Project: See How Public School Funding is Being Used to Educate Students Across Louisiana
How the government spends money matters. It matters because it’s the people’s money, given to meet [...]
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