Posted by Erin Bendily, Ph.D. on October 21, 2022Occupational Licensure: It’s Not Just Regulations That Are The ProblemThe Pelican Institute has long advocated for increased freedom for Louisianans to work and pursue the [...]Read more
Posted by on October 19, 2022Proper Police Funding is Needed to Reduce Violent CrimeSince the pandemic and protests, violent crime has been on the rise across the United States. Drug use [...]Read more
Posted by John Kay on August 24, 2022July Jobs Report Brings Good News for LouisianaDespite sky-high inflation and other economic concerns, July was a good month for Louisiana job seekers. [...]Read more
Posted by Daniel J. Erspamer on August 5, 2022Workforce Back to Pre-Pandemic LevelsAmerican economists woke to a welcome surprise this morning with the July employment report from the [...]Read more
Posted by Ryan Roberts on August 1, 2022The Tide Has Turned on Occupational Licensing in LouisianaEvery Louisianan deserves the right to earn a living and pursue their chosen career without fear of [...]Read more
Posted by Daniel J. Erspamer on July 26, 2022June Jobs Report Shows Decline in JobsLast week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the latest state unemployment numbers. Headlines [...]Read more
Posted by Daniel J. Erspamer on July 25, 2022Groups Take Steps to Tackle Rising CrimeFamilies across Louisiana, as well as the whole country, are feeling the impact of rising crime rates. [...]Read more
Posted by Daniel J. Erspamer on July 13, 2022June Job Report Suggests Economic Slowdown on HorizonLike much of the country, Louisianans have been feeling significant economic pressure with high inflation [...]Read more
Posted by on July 5, 2022Failures in Accountability Plague Our Assistance ProgramsAccountability in our assistance programs is essential to helping Louisiana families. The Louisiana [...]Read more