Posted by Vance Ginn, Ph.D. on May 3, 2024Louisiana Economic Situation April 2024: Economic Challenges and OpportunitiesLouisiana is at a critical juncture, grappling with pressing economic challenges. However, it also stands [...]Read more
Posted by on April 10, 2024Tear Down Budget Silos, Don’t Add MoreWhile most states, particularly southern states, see growing populations, booming job markets, and [...]Read more
Posted by Vance Ginn, Ph.D. on March 18, 2024Governor Landry’s First Budget Proposal: A Responsible Step for Louisiana’s ProsperityBudget proposals serve as a cornerstone for shaping government policy. Given Louisiana’s numerous [...]Read more
Posted by on February 15, 2024Governor Landry’s First State Budget Shows Signs of Fiscal RestraintGovernor Jeff Landry introduced his first state budget recommendation this week. Speaking to the [...]Read more
Posted by on February 7, 2024Paying Down Debt Yields the Savings PromisedPelican previously highlighted the state budget that busted through its own limits to spend billions in [...]Read more
Posted by Vance Ginn, Ph.D. on January 31, 2024Louisiana Should Follow the Sustainable Budget RevolutionSpending, not taxes, is the ultimate burden of government. If you don’t spend money on a program, you [...]Read more
Posted by Vance Ginn, Ph.D. on January 30, 2024Pelican Releases Two Updated Reports on Louisiana’s BudgetThe Pelican Institute has updated two popular reports released in 2023: the Citizen’s Guide to the FY 24 [...]Read more
Posted by on January 16, 2024Record state revenues: Could tax relief be in Louisiana’s future?Louisiana continues to post record government revenues. Rather than planning to spend it, many hope this [...]Read more
Posted by on December 4, 2023Responsible Budgeting and Spending Comparisons in LouisianaThe Pelican Institute has highlighted the need for better state budgeting and tax reform. This includes [...]Read more