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Shedding Light on Louisiana’s Boards and Commissions: Opportunities for Transparency, Accountability, and Reform
Louisiana’s occupational licensing boards get a lot of attention, and rightfully so. The state [...]
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When a Landmark Trial Misses the Mark
Social media use among young people is widespread, but so too are accounts of depression, anxiety, [...]
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Courts vs. Communities: Should Judges Override Local Land-Use Decisions?
Can the courts substitute their judgment for the reasonable judgment of local governments when it [...]
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A New Era of Opportunity: How Governor Landry’s LA GATOR ESA Outshines Outdated Vouchers
In the heart of Louisiana, where innovation and opportunity should define our future, the new LA [...]
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When Complacency is Not an Option: Federal Preemption in the Face of a Growing Patchwork
The Wall Street Journal reported last week that record-breaking valuations of billions of dollars [...]
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Gotta Know When to Fold ‘Em: the FTC Resumes Its Antitrust Aggression
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appealed a federal court ruling that Meta antitrust [...]
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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 [...]
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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. [...]
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Governor Landry Pushes to Expand Education Opportunities through LA GATOR
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is renewing his push to expand funding for the LA GATOR Scholarship [...]
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New Year, Same Story: Age Verification Measures Distract from Sustainable Solutions
It didn’t take a crystal ball to guess that 2025 would bring a rush of age verification [...]
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Louisiana’s Legal Reforms: A Step Toward Fairer Courts and Lower Auto Insurance Rates
As 2026 gets underway, Louisiana residents finally have reason to celebrate real progress in our [...]
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Coming Soon: More LA GATOR Scholarship Applications, Decision Time for State Leaders
Louisiana families should prepare now: applications for the LA GATOR Scholarship Program are [...]
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The Lab and the Law: As AI Offers Medical Breakthroughs, Regulation Threatens to Stop the Progress
Advancements in medicine, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), have achieved previously [...]
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Pelican Institute Issues Statement in Response to Oral Arguments in Chevron v. Plaquemines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org January 12, 2026 Washington, [...]
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Up to Data (Centers): What’s Ahead for Data Centers, Technology, and Energy in Louisiana
In 2025, Louisiana cemented itself as an up-and-coming force in the tech industry. From leading the [...]
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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 [...]
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Louisiana’s Toxic Relationship with Lawsuit Abuse
For years, lawsuit abuse has dragged down Louisiana’s competitiveness, acting as a hidden tax on [...]
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Senator Bill Cassidy Champions Pro-Worker Policies
Last month, United States Senator Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) and his colleagues on the Senate [...]
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We’ve Got Talent: Encouraging the Innovators and Students of Our Nation Towards Excellence
The United States is home to some of the most genius innovators and groundbreaking technologies of [...]
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Pelican Institute Issues Statement in Response to Oral Arguments in Chevron v. Plaquemines
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org January 12, 2026 Washington, [...]
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Pelican Institute CEO Daniel Erspamer Available for Media Interviews on Louisiana Coastal Litigation & U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org January 9, 2026 New [...]
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NEW POLL: Louisiana Voters Call for Fiscal Restraint, Bold Tax Reforms, and Expanded School Choice as Costs Rise; Thanksgiving Traditions Add Flavor to Findings
As families across Louisiana prepare to gather for Thanksgiving, the Pelican Institute for Public [...]
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New Economic Report Details the Cost of Coastal Litigation on Louisiana Energy Jobs and Investments
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy today released a chilling new economic impact report, “How [...]
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Pelican Institute Files Amicus Briefs at U.S. Supreme Court to Confront Trial-Lawyer Driven Lawfare Against American Energy Production
Today, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy filed amicus briefs in two landmark cases now before [...]
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Pelican Institute Statement on Legislature’s Decision to Underfund LA GATOR Program
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy expresses deep disappointment over the legislature’s [...]
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NEW POLL: Louisiana Voters Want Leaner State Government, More Tax Relief, Expanded Education Options and Solutions to Tackle Soaring Insurance Costs
Ahead of the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy today [...]
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Louisiana Cosmetologists and Manicurists File Petition Against Licensing Board for Violating Right to a Jury Trial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: sydney@pelicaninstitute.org Baton Rouge, LA; September 19, [...]
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Nearly 6 in 10 Louisianans Support a Constitutional Convention, Poll Finds
Baton Rouge, LA—A recent poll reveals that nearly 60% of Louisianans are in favor of a [...]
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Federal Court Halts Biden Administration’s Ban on LNG Exports: The Pelican Institute and Liberty Justice Center Pelican Institute Praise Ruling Limiting Executive Overreach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2024 Federal Court Halts Biden Administration’s Ban on LNG Exports: [...]
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The Pelican Institute Center for Justice and the Liberty Justice Center Challenge Biden Administration Rule that Could Put Independent Workers out of Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2024 The Pelican Institute Center for Justice and the Liberty [...]
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Vote Early for Louisiana’s Comeback!
Louisiana is headed in the wrong direction. Our state’s future depends on citizens stepping up to [...]
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Poll Shows Strong Support for Tax Reform as Pelican Unveils Plan
Pelican Institute reform plan would flatten personal and corporate taxes, boost jobs in first year. [...]
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Pelican Institute Welcomes Rachel Jeandron Caluda as New Director of Development
Baton Rouge, Louisiana – The Pelican Institute for Public Policy is proud to announce the [...]
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Release: Pelican Institute Unveils Ambitious Campaign for Transformational Policy Change
Today, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy released “Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda,” a bold [...]
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SCOTUS Rightly Concerned Over Executive Overreach In Student Loan Cases
Sarah Harbison, General Counsel at the Pelican Institute Center for Justice, released the following [...]
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Agenda for Solutions Summit 2023!
There’s still time to reserve your spot at Solutions Summit 2023!. This year’s summit [...]
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Solutions Summit 2023: Registration Is Now Open!
Registration for Solutions Summit 2023 is now open! The Pelican Institute for Public Policy will [...]
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Release: Louisiana’s Sales Tax System is Unconstitutionally Complex
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Lowery at (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org [...]
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Statement: BESE Elects New Leadership
For media inquiries please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. BATON [...]
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Op-Ed: When Government Taxes Generosity, Everyone Loses
Louisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it’s pulling [...]
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Op-Ed: Governor Landry, Louisiana Legislature Have Historic Opportunity to Curb Lawsuit Abuse
For too long, Louisianans have felt the pain of lawsuit abuse, both on their personal finances and [...]
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Op-ed: Louisiana needs dynamism to fuel an economic comeback
This piece originally appeared on The Center Square. Last year, personal income growth was 0.0%, [...]
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Op-Ed: Louisiana’s Success Hinges On Reforming State Income Taxes
Originally published in The Center Square. The Pelican State has tremendous opportunity and [...]
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Op-Ed: The NDAA Won’t Stop Biden’s Back-Door Military Vaccine Separations
Originally published in Center Square This past week, many rejoiced that a National Defense [...]
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Op-Ed: Louisiana NAEP Results: Higher Rankings, But Fewer Students Achieving
Originally published in The Center Square The U.S. Department of Education released 2022 results [...]
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OpEd: Coastal Credit Schemes Are a Paper Tiger for Coastal Restoration
Originally Appeared in the Center Square For years, frivolous lawsuits levied by a few coastal [...]
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OpEd: Why Louisiana should lead the world in Bitcoin mining
Originally Posted in the Center Square Louisiana has long been a leading state in energy [...]
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OpEd: Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Would Cripple Businesses
Originally published in Newsweek The Biden administration is moving full steam ahead on its illegal [...]
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OpEd: My employees were heroes last year, now COVID-19 mandate might force them out of a job
Appeared originally in USA Today by Brandon Trosclair, Louisiana business owner. As the [...]
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Something Like a Slur
Because Bob Mann holds the Manship Chair in Journalism and is the director of the Reilly Center for [...]
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January 28, 2026
Expanded school choice runs into obstacles
January 28, 2026
This Louisiana think tank is calling for sweeping energy sector reforms
January 28, 2026
BENDILY: Rail safety mandates don’t belong in America’s transportation bill
January 26, 2026
Op-Ed: Rail safety mandates don’t belong in America’s transportation bill
January 22, 2026
Louisiana’s education freedom ranking slides after funding shortfall
January 22, 2026
ATR Releases Coalition Letter in Opposition to Rate Caps and the CCCA
January 21, 2026
Report: Louisiana has highest sales tax burden in the U.S.
January 20, 2026
Pelican Institute report emphasizes positive growth for Louisiana’s economy
January 16, 2026
Taxpayer, Free-Market Groups Urge Congress to Prioritize Debt Reduction
January 16, 2026
Supreme Court Takes Up Plaquemines Parish Oil Case
January 15, 2026
ERSPAMER: After holiday spending, families deserve more ways to save
January 13, 2026