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The Slippery Slope of Market Intervention: Why Louisiana Must Choose Economic Freedom
The Louisiana Legislature just wrapped up its regular session, and while lawmakers accomplished [...]
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The Verdict on AI
Few practices have higher stakes for human error than that of criminal justice. An oversight or [...]
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One Door, Many Opportunities: A Win for Louisiana
The 2025 Louisiana Regular Session is over, with mixed results for Louisianans. A major win worth [...]
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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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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 [...]
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Work Smarter
Three things in life are certain; death, taxes, and work—but artificial intelligence (AI) skeptics [...]
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Louisiana Speaks Out Against Reputational Debanking with HR 316
Across the country, Americans depend on access to basic financial services such as checking [...]
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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. [...]
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BEAD by Example: The Next Chapter in the Broadband Saga
The federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program has lived many lives since its [...]
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When Regulation Clashes with Innovation
Europe stared a technological revolution in the eye and chose regulation. As artificial [...]
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REIN-ing in Government Spending in the Boot
Buckle up, Louisiana! More accountability could be coming to state regulators. Senate Bill (SB) 59, [...]
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Why Are Schools Discontinuing Advanced Courses for Students?
Some parents reached out to us a few weeks ago after their child’s middle school announced that [...]
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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 [...]
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The High Cost of Coastal Litigation
In courtrooms across Louisiana, a never-ending legal war is being waged against hundreds of oil and [...]
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Economic Freedom and Commonsense Reform for Louisiana’s Hair Braiders
Louisiana is close to doing something long overdue. House Bill (HB) 509 by Representative Pat [...]
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Memento Moratorium
Nestled within the Energy and Commerce section of the sweeping budget reconciliation bill is a [...]
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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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Energy Investments Under Threat: How One ALJ Ruling Could Undermine Jobs, Growth, and Legal Precedent
Whether it’s in Washington, D.C., or right here in Louisiana, the depth and power of the regulatory [...]
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You Can Drive My Car: Self-Driving Cars Save Lives
Few things remind you of your mortality more than a trip in the passenger seat of a bad driver. [...]
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Liberty vs. the Leviathan: Only 100 out of 26 Million Applications Approved
Every day, new evidence emerges demonstrating how government overreach can stifle innovation and [...]
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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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STATEMENT: Pentagon Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate After Pelican Center For Justice Filed Lawsuit
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. New [...]
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Solutions Summit 2023
On March 9th, 2023, the Pelican Institute will be hosting our 2023 Annual Solutions Summit at the [...]
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Release: Fort Polk Master Sergeant Files Suit Against Biden Administration Over Religious Exemption Denial for Vaccine Mandate
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. New [...]
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Release: Pelican Institute Releases New Report: “Crime In Louisiana: Analyzing the Data”
For media inquiries please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. New [...]
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Statement: Department of Education Releases K-12 School Performance Scores
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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May 30, 2025
Why Is Cameron Henry Standing In The Way Of School Choice In Louisiana?
May 29, 2025
Dozens of advocates urge senators to maintain LA GATOR funding
May 29, 2025
Letters: Thanks to lawmakers for giving Louisianans real insurance reforms
May 24, 2025
Opinion: States should cut the federal cord and end dependency on Washington
May 22, 2025
Advocates plead legislators for disability, addiction, domestic violence funding
May 22, 2025
Report warns federal education funds come at a hidden cost for Louisiana
May 6, 2025
Some Louisiana licensing boards are too tied to their industries, some lawmakers say
April 28, 2025
Streamlining welfare is key to getting America back to work
April 23, 2025
Quin Hillyer: When Louisianans need help, One Door should open
April 23, 2025
Louisiana’s legal system ranked among worst in nation in new report on social mobility
April 23, 2025
How Gov. Jeff Landry’s power play would keep Louisiana insurance rates high
April 22, 2025