Local Government
Ignore the Chicken Littles on Amendment 3: Constitutional Fund Dedications are No Way to Craft a Budget
Louisiana voters will consider five constitutional amendments when they got to the polls on May 16. [...]
Read moreNew Orleans Can’t Afford to Pay City Workers for Union Business
The City of New Orleans’ budget woes are well documented. At the end of 2025, the City required a $125 [...]
Read moreGrowing Louisiana’s Workforce: Why HB 680 Is Essential to “One Door to Work”
Louisiana stands at a pivotal moment. With tens of billions of dollars in new economic development [...]
Read moreA Guide to Louisiana’s May 2026 Constitutional Amendments
Constitutional amendments offer voters an opportunity to shape the fundamental rules of government. Some [...]
Read moreLouisiana Constitutional Amendment 5: Extend Judicial Retirement Age?
The Pelican Institute is neutral on Constitutional Amendment 5, but it recommends voters weigh both [...]
Read moreYES on Constitutional Amendment 4: Begin to End the Inventory Tax
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 4. Sound tax policy should do two [...]
Read moreYES on Constitutional Amendment 3: Pay off Debt and Make Teacher Pay Raise Permanent
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 3. Good public policy often comes [...]
Read moreYES on Constitutional Amendment 2: Local Decisions, Better Outcomes
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment 2. Government works best when it [...]
Read moreYes on Constitutional Amendment 1: Enact Civil Service Reform
The Pelican Institute recommends a YES vote on Amendment 1. Representative government demands [...]
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