Center for Opportunity Policy
Guest Commentary: Mideast Turmoil – The Final Wakeup Call
"The political turmoil sweeping across countries like Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, and Tunisia has resulted in [...]
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Commentary: Louisiana Union Rally a Misguided Show of Solidarity
"Not only do public-sector unions hamper the effectiveness of government and the efficiency of business, [...]
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Energy Industry Attacks Proposed Higher Tax Burden
President Obama's plan to increase taxes on the energy industry has sparked a swift response from the [...]
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Louisiana’s Energy Regulator Mandates Economic Assessments from Renewable Providers
Energy providers participating in a renewables pilot program, with minor exceptions, will also face heavy [...]
Read moreCriminal Justice Reform Advocates Roll Out Louisiana Campaign
We can be “tough on crime and the bottom line,” says Right on Crime, an openly conservative advocacy [...]
Read moreCommentary: Where Are All the Jobs?
Kate Martin, of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, examines why unemployment has remained so [...]
Read moreCommentary: What New Orleans Can Learn From Atlanta’s Public Housing Model
As the proposed redevelopment of the Iberville housing projects moves forward incrementally, nascent [...]
Read moreCommentary: Long-Term Costs of Renewable Initiatives in Louisiana Must be Carefully Weighed
Local and State Efforts Now Underway in Louisiana to Test Viability of Renewable Energy
Read morePublic-Private Partnerships that Target Criminal Recidivism Can Reduce Annual Corrections Costs, Study Shows
Florida Case Study Shows Annual Corrections Costs was Reduced by $71 million
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