Center for Opportunity Policy
Louisiana’s 2019 GDP Ranked Among The Worst in Nation
As economic news continues to focus on the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bureau of Economic [...]
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First Post-COVID-19 National Jobs Report Gives Evidence on What’s Happening in Louisiana
With a record 6.6 million Americans applying for unemployment over the last month, doubling the previous [...]
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Last Pre-COVID-19 Louisiana Jobs Report Proves Need for Reforms
While the conversations around the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 were dominating news cycles, [...]
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Louisiana’s Economy Was Struggling Before Latest Shocks
While this week’s newly released report from the Bureau of Labor Statisticsr on states’ unemployment [...]
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Thoughts on Legislative Session Pause Over COVID-19
Today, the Louisiana State Legislature voted to pause the current legislative session over the continued [...]
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Military Families Face Obstacles to Work in Louisiana
Military families relocating to Louisiana are facing needless obstacles to work due to government red [...]
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Louisiana’s 2019 Unemployment Was Not Pretty
If you’ve been paying attention to our posts on the Louisiana economy, you shouldn’t be surprised to [...]
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Union Members Deserve to Know How Their Money is Spent
For years, the Pelican Institute has maintained its position as an outspoken advocate for transparency in [...]
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Did Patrick Mahomes’ Fresh Cut Break the Law?
Over the weekend, Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs in a momentous comeback victory [...]
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