Center for Opportunity Policy
Guest Commentary: New York Times Misses the Mark on Shale Gas Story
Don Briggs: It is a simple fact that shale gas resources in the U.S. are real and abundant, and natural [...]
Read moreLouisiana Lawmaker’s Push for Transparency in Collective Bargaining Gains National Currency
Rep. Tony Ligi made every effort to pass legislation that would allow for greater public scrutiny of [...]
Read moreLouisiana Unemployment Up 12 percent from Last Year and 115 percent Since 2007
Despite higher job numbers, Louisiana's unemployment rate increased by 12 percent from May 2010 to May [...]
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Clean Sweep for Prison Reforms, But as Weakened Versions
While all five of the proposals out of the Sentencing Commission passed, the most controversial received [...]
Read moreGuest Commentary: Tapping Strategic Oil Reserves – Bad Policy or Party Politics?
Over the next 30 days, the U.S. and other partners within IEA will release these reserves to offset [...]
Read moreLibertarian Message of Economic Freedom Connects with GOP Faithful in New Orleans
Over the past few years, the Republican Party has shifted more the direction of Rep. Ron Paul's [...]
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Forty Year War on Drugs Incites New Orleanians to Protest
With festive music and diverse protestors, Women with a Vision led a peaceful march against what the [...]
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Louisiana Leads Charge Against Union Favoritism
Only four members of Louisiana's House of Representatives voted against legislation that blocks state [...]
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Call for Transparency in Collective Bargaining is Back from the Dead
Rep. Tony Ligi (R-Metaire) continues to fight for transparency in collective bargaining agreements. His [...]
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