Legal & Regulatory
Posted by
Erin Bendily, Ph.D.
on March 30, 2026
A 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 [...]
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Sarah Harbison
on March 28, 2026
Six 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 [...]
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Sarah Harbison
on March 27, 2026
Untangling 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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Sarah Harbison
on March 4, 2026
Braid Against the Machine: Louisiana’s 600-Hour Money Grab
The number of states eliminating or reforming their requirements to braid natural hair has increased over [...]
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Sarah Harbison
on February 25, 2026
Secretary McMahon Drops the Hammer: Teachers, You Don’t Have to Tap Out to Unions!
Earlier this month, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon took to social media with an [...]
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Sarah Harbison
on February 20, 2026
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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Sarah Harbison
on February 13, 2026
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 [...]
Read morePosted by
Melissa Landry
on February 6, 2026
Courts vs. Communities: Should Judges Override Local Land-Use Decisions?
Can the courts substitute their judgment for the reasonable judgment of local governments when it comes [...]
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Melissa Landry
on January 22, 2026
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 long [...]
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