Center for Opportunity Policy
Louisiana Forges a Path from Poverty to Prosperty through “One Door” Legislation
This legislative session, lawmakers are taking a bold step toward breaking the cycle of poverty and [...]
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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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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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Comprehensive Task Force Report Presents Opportunity to Drive One Door to Self-Sufficiency Initiative Forward
Louisiana is famous for its rich culture, beautiful landscape, and abundant natural resources. Yet, many [...]
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The Pelican Institute’s Recommendations for the December 7 Ballot
It’s late November in Louisiana and temperatures are finally starting to cool. Thanksgiving is this week, [...]
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Louisiana’s Labor Market Improves but More Work to Do
With its rich cultural heritage and strategic location along the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana boasts [...]
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Refusing the Right of First Refusal: A Path to Energy Affordability
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that its priority for 2024 is to improve the [...]
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Louisiana Continues to Ease Government Restrictions on Work
Louisiana lawmakers demonstrated their commitment to reducing unnecessary government restrictions on work [...]
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“One Door” to Self-Sufficiency
The “One Door to Work” legislation, now part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act [...]
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