Center for Opportunity Policy
Every Louisianan Should Have the Right to Earn a Living
Originally Appeared in the The Advocate Every person has a dream. It could be to see the Saints win the [...]
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March Jobs Report Shows Louisiana Unemployment Rate Above National Average
As the Louisiana Legislative Session is well underway, many of the most important policies that bring [...]
Read moreLetter: Occupational licensing limits economic mobility for lower-Income Louisianans
Originally Appeared in the Daily Advertiser If you’re a working Louisianan, there’s a high [...]
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The Right to Earn a Living Act will Reignite the American Dream for Louisianans
“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I’m just trying to pursue my happiness.” – Daltonio Elaire, [...]
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Louisiana is Falling Behind Mississippi Again
People who already have an occupational license in another state often face mandatory fees or redundant [...]
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As Session Begins, Where Does Louisiana’s Economy Stand?
Last week marked the start of Louisiana’s legislative session. As lawmakers work to find solutions to our [...]
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Three Ideas to Improve Worker Freedom in Louisiana
The Pelican Institute has decided to pursue a pro-worker agenda centered around challenging unfair [...]
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An Opportunity Roadmap: A Smarter Criminal Justice System
The Alliance for Opportunity was founded to bring poverty relief to people across America. If we want to [...]
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An Opportunity Roadmap: Ensure Everyone Has the Right to Earn a Living
As a part of our recently released Alliance for Opportunity Roadmap, we’ve been exploring the policy [...]
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