Tax & Budget
PELICAN INSTITUTE: Summer 2026 Economic Report
Louisiana’s comeback is real. Finishing it is the harder part.
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Is Louisiana Facing an Upcoming Budget Shortfall?
Last week, the Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget (JLCB) received an updated fiscal status [...]
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Keeping Louisiana’s Positive Momentum Requires More Reform
Louisiana has real economic wins to celebrate. Major projects in energy, manufacturing, technology, and [...]
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Every Cause Has Its Champion—and Maybe a Budget Carve-Out In Louisiana
The Pelican Institute has repeatedly highlighted the drawbacks of Louisiana’s hundreds of [...]
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Task Forces, Studies, and Taxpayer Dollars: Is Louisiana Getting a Return on Investment?
The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session saw the creation of well over 100 task forces and agency-directed [...]
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The Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund: A Savings Account or a Spending Account?
Louisiana’s reserve funds are designed to protect taxpayers during economic downturns and emergencies. [...]
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Gas Gimmicks Won’t Cut Prices
Louisiana families feel fuel prices before politicians finish explaining them. Gasoline is the cost of [...]
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Louisiana Students Before Pork and Politics
Tax season just ended, and Louisianans likely noticed they kept more of their hard-earned income due to [...]
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Government Growth Limit: Louisiana’s Next Step
Louisiana is moving in the right direction. Under Governor Jeff Landry, the state is beginning to deal [...]
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