Tax & Budget
Posted by
Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
on June 2, 2025
What Louisianans Should Know About the “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Congress is moving fast on a sweeping package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB)—and it could [...]
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Isabella Albano
on May 19, 2025
Tracking Your Tax Dollars: Louisiana House Passes Budget Bills
Last week the Louisiana House of Representatives passed House Bill (HB) 1 and HB 460—two bills that [...]
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Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
on May 5, 2025
Why Profit Is Good—and Why Free Markets Let People Prosper
Lately, more lawmakers—even some conservatives—are criticizing companies for “making too much profit.” [...]
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Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
on April 30, 2025
Swiping Away Your Credit: Why State Legislative Proposals Miss the Mark
Picture this: you’re at a café, grabbing lunch with a friend. You swipe your rewards credit card to cover [...]
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Vance Ginn, Ph.D.
on April 7, 2025
Congress Should Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent for Louisiana Families
Families across Louisiana are already doing their best to stretch every dollar. Groceries cost more, [...]
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Daniel J. Erspamer
on March 29, 2025
Statement on Constitutional Amendment 2 Outcome
Statement from Pelican Institute CEO, Daniel Erspamer: It’s never been more clear how hard the [...]
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Daniel J. Erspamer
on March 28, 2025
Election Day Eve Amendment 2 News Roundup
Tomorrow, Saturday, March 29, is Election Day in Louisiana, and voters will head to the polls to decide [...]
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Isabella Albano
on March 25, 2025
Proposed Constitutional Amendment 2: Driving Greater Economic Prosperity for Louisiana
The March 29 election is coming up fast, and four Constitutional Amendments will appear on the ballot. [...]
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March 25, 2025
Liberty vs. Leviathan: The CFPB’s Overdraft Fee Fiasco
While there’s a ton of opportunity to advance free markets and human flourishing right here in Louisiana, [...]
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