Tax & Budget
Louisiana Students Before Pork and Politics
Tax season just ended, and Louisianans likely noticed they kept more of their hard-earned income due to [...]
Read more
Government Growth Limit: Louisiana’s Next Step
Louisiana is moving in the right direction. Under Governor Jeff Landry, the state is beginning to deal [...]
Read more
Louisiana’s Nursing Home Moratorium Is Protectionism
When the government makes it illegal to open new nursing homes or add beds where people need care, that [...]
Read more
Louisiana Can’t Afford More Dedicated Funds in the State’s Budget
Louisiana lawmakers continue to make the state budget more rigid and less responsive by expanding the use [...]
Read more
Price Controls: Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes
Most lawmakers who flirt with price controls are not trying to hurt anyone. They are reacting to real [...]
Read more
Setting the Tone: Fiscal Restraint in Louisiana’s FY 2027 Executive Budget
The new year is well underway, which means a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year must be proposed for [...]
Read more
What “Affordability” Really Means—and Why Louisiana Is at a Turning Point
“Affordability” has become one of the most talked-about issues in politics—and for good reason. Families [...]
Read more
Fiscal Discipline: The Key to Lasting Tax Relief in Louisiana
The Pelican Institute has been vocal in its support of the historic tax reform enacted in late 2024, made [...]
Read more