Center for Opportunity Policy
Louisiana Ranked 18th Among U.S. States in Economic Freedom
A December report by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian think tank, Economic [...]
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Louisianans Overwhelmingly Support Criminal Justice Reforms According to Recent Poll
The poll indicates there is broad support for reforms that would save taxpayer money and prioritize [...]
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New Study: EPA Regulations to Increase Louisiana Electricity Prices by 22 Percent
Today the Pelican Institute for Public Policy is releasing a new study by economists at the Beacon Hill [...]
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Before the Flood: Reducing Louisiana’s Vulnerability to Severe Weather Through Market-Based Insurance Reforms
Louisiana's unique coastal vulnerabilities will require the state to pursue sensible free-market reforms [...]
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Pelican Institute Opposes EPA Clean Power Plan
This week the Pelican Institute for Public Policy submitted public comments to the Environmental [...]
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Guest Commentary: New Evidence Released in Oil Spill Settlement Debacle Leaves Another Black Eye on Louisiana’s Legal Reputation
New data and information surfacing about the claims administrator for the Gulf oil spill settlement, [...]
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The Nexus Between Workforce Development and Criminal Justice in Louisiana
With the coming expansion in the energy, manufacturing, and construction sectors and an aging population, [...]
Read moreStreamlining Medical Parole to Ensure Public Safety and Protect Taxpayers
The nation’s older inmate population is expected to increase exponentially again over the next decade, [...]
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How Louisiana Can Get Smart on Crime
Conservative states like Texas and Georgia have taken steps to steer nonviolent offenders away from [...]
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