Legal & Regulatory
Sunlight Over Secrecy: Why HB 763 Matters
Louisiana works best when government operates in the open. At the Pelican Institute, that’s a principle [...]
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LEGAL ANALYSIS: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Landmark Louisiana Coastal Lawsuit
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an 8-0 decision in Chevron USA, Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish. The [...]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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