Tax & Budget
Op-Ed: When Government Taxes Generosity, Everyone Loses
Louisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it’s pulling together [...]
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Liberty vs. the Leviathan: With Tax Complexity Like “Double Drawback,” Everyone Pays the Price
You and I know all too well that American families are paying more for just about everything these days. [...]
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Underfunded and Unreformed: A Budget That Misses the Mark
The Legislature has passed the state budget bills, sending them to Governor Landry for signature. The [...]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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