Vote Early for Louisiana’s Comeback!
Vote Early for Louisiana’s Comeback!
Louisiana is headed in the wrong direction. Our state’s future depends on citizens stepping up to vote for leaders who will bring the change that our state needs. That’s why we need you to vote in the upcoming election! Early voting is Sept. 30 through Oct. 7 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 1) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m....
Poll Shows Strong Support for Tax Reform as Pelican Unveils Plan
Poll Shows Strong Support for Tax Reform as Pelican Unveils Plan
Pelican Institute reform plan would flatten personal and corporate taxes, boost jobs in first year. Baton Rouge — As candidates for Louisiana governor debate the future of the state, a new poll shows Louisiana voters strongly support phasing out the state’s income tax while ushering in fiscal responsibility. Today, the Pelican Institute has released a...
Pelican Institute Welcomes Rachel Jeandron Caluda as New Director of Development
Pelican Institute Welcomes Rachel Jeandron Caluda as New Director of Development
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Pelican Institute for Public Policy is proud to announce the appointment of Rachel Jeandron Caluda as its new Director of Development. With an impressive background in law, a passion for community engagement, and a strong commitment to advancing opportunity, Rachel is poised to help the Institute further its mission of...
Release: Pelican Institute Unveils Ambitious Campaign for Transformational Policy Change
Release: Pelican Institute Unveils Ambitious Campaign for Transformational Policy Change
Today, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy released “Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda,” a bold vision for policy change in Louisiana and a statewide campaign to support the effort. The agenda is intended to serve as a guide for lawmakers, candidates, and community leaders to spark discussion and debate toward proven policies to bring jobs and opportunity...
SCOTUS Rightly Concerned Over Executive Overreach In Student Loan Cases
SCOTUS Rightly Concerned Over Executive Overreach In Student Loan Cases
Sarah Harbison, General Counsel at the Pelican Institute Center for Justice, released the following statement after the Supreme Court held oral arguments in Biden v. Nebraska and Department of Education v. Brown regarding the Biden Administration’s student loan debt cancellation program: “The Justices were rightly concerned that forgiving half a trillion dollars in student loan...
Agenda for Solutions Summit 2023!
Agenda for Solutions Summit 2023!
There’s still time to reserve your spot at Solutions Summit 2023!. This year’s summit will be held on March 9th at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. You can sign up here to reserve tickets. Throughout the Summit, attendees will hear about Louisiana’s most pressing issues and discuss the roadmap for solving them. Our morning keynote...
Solutions Summit 2023: Registration Is Now Open!
Solutions Summit 2023: Registration Is Now Open!
Registration for Solutions Summit 2023 is now open! The Pelican Institute for Public Policy will host its annual Solutions Summit on March 9th, bringing policy experts and elected officials from across the country and state together to discuss the most critical policy issues facing Louisiana. Our previous Summits were huge successes and featured speakers such...
Release: Louisiana’s Sales Tax System is Unconstitutionally Complex
Release: Louisiana’s Sales Tax System is Unconstitutionally Complex
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Lowery at (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org New Orleans — Yesterday, Halstead Bead’s attorneys filed a reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The brief is part of its legal challenge to Louisiana that forces out-of-state small businesses to comply with an overly complex local tax...
Statement: BESE Elects New Leadership
Statement: BESE Elects New Leadership
For media inquiries please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. BATON ROUGE–CEO of the Pelican Institute, Daniel Erspamer, released the following statement after BESE elected new leadership: “Congratulations to Holly Boffy, Preston Castille, and Ronnie Morris on their election as officers to the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. We thank former president Jim...
STATEMENT: Pentagon Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate After Pelican Center For Justice Filed Lawsuit
STATEMENT: Pentagon Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate After Pelican Center For Justice Filed Lawsuit
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. New Orleans — General Counsel for the Pelican Center for Justice, James Baehr released the following statement after the military vaccine mandate was ended. This comes on the heels of a recent lawsuit the Center filed on behalf of Master Sergeant Robert W. Galey, Jr....
Solutions Summit 2023
Solutions Summit 2023
On March 9th, 2023, the Pelican Institute will be hosting our 2023 Annual Solutions Summit at the Hilton Capitol Center in Baton Rouge. Solutions Summit attendees will get an exciting opportunity to listen and engage with high-profile policy, community, and legislative leaders from Louisiana and around the nation. (Read about past summits!) Throughout the day,...
Release: Fort Polk Master Sergeant Files Suit Against Biden Administration Over Religious Exemption Denial for Vaccine Mandate
Release: Fort Polk Master Sergeant Files Suit Against Biden Administration Over Religious Exemption Denial for Vaccine Mandate
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. New Orleans–Today, the Pelican Center for Justice filed suit against the Biden Administration in the Western District of Louisiana. The suit was filed on behalf of Master Sergeant Robert W. Galey, Jr., and seeks an injunction against the administration’s unjust COVID-19 vaccine mandate for...
Release: Pelican Institute Releases New Report: “Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data”
Release: Pelican Institute Releases New Report: “Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data”
For media inquiries please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. New Orleans—On Wednesday, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy released a report titled “Crime in Louisiana: Analyzing the Data.” The report is a data-driven look at Louisiana’s crime numbers and seeks to inform the ongoing debate over criminal justice policy with real facts and...
Statement: Department of Education Releases K-12 School Performance Scores
Statement: Department of Education Releases K-12 School Performance Scores
For media inquiries please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. BATON ROUGE–CEO of the Pelican Institute, Daniel Erspamer, released the following statement after the Department of Education released their K-12 school ratings. The release comes just days after BESE rejected a proposal that would’ve made the ratings more transparent: “When Louisiana’s accountability system isn’t transparent,...