Center for Opportunity Policy
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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An Opportunity Roadmap: Building a Better Social Safety Net
As part of the Alliance for Opportunity, we released a policy roadmap with the goal of bringing poverty [...]
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A Look Back at Louisiana’s Economy in 2021
This week, news regarding America’s economic growth dominated business headlines. The country’s economy [...]
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An Opportunity Roadmap to Help Vulnerable Americans
The South is the fastest-growing region in the country, but Louisiana is lagging behind our regional [...]
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Over Half of People Leaving Louisiana are Looking for Work
Everyone in Louisiana knows a friend or family member that has left the state to find work. A report by [...]
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