Legal & Regulatory
Vaping Regulations Would Stifle Opportunity for Louisianans
This week, the Pelican Institute joined groups around the country in signing a letter opposing efforts by [...]
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Happy Constitution Day!
September 17th is a historic day. On this date in 1787, the delegates of the Constitutional Convention [...]
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“I’ll take ‘Potent Potables’ for $500, Alex.”
Louisiana has a long and storied history when it comes to its alcohol. The state that gave Bourbon its [...]
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LAWSUIT ABUSE AND NEEDLESS REGULATIONS ARE HOLDING LOUISIANA BACK, PELICAN INSTITUTE SAYS
As Louisiana lawmakers seek to make our state more inviting to job creators and seekers, there are two [...]
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SCOTUS Upholds St. Tammany Landowners’ Rights in Dusky Frog Case
The big case over the “little frog that might” and the federal government’s encroachment on private [...]
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The Little Frog That Might
The Little Frog That Might Once upon a time there lived a small frog in Louisiana that adorably covers [...]
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Occupational Licensing In Louisiana: Anti-Job, Anti-Growth
Onerous Licensing Laws in Louisiana Licensing laws in Louisiana have always been onerous. We are, after [...]
Read moreLouisiana Ranked Worst for State Lawsuit Climate
A recent survey from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has identified Louisiana as the worst state in the [...]
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Louisiana Breweries Are Being Harmed By Regulations
The Brewers Association, a beer industry non-profit, has ranked Louisiana 48th out of the 50 states for [...]
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