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Arkansas PBM Law Enjoined
Louisiana lawmakers considered a bill that would have prohibited companies from owning both [...]
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My Dues Paid for WHAT?
On June 14, 2025, Americans across the country took to the streets to exercise their First [...]
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What Is the Free Market, Anyway?
Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman (1912-2006) argued that the philosophy of the free [...]
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Louisiana Is Losing the Race—and It’s Time to Get Back to Basics
Too many people are leaving, and bad policy is to blame. People are voting with their feet, and [...]
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Not Our Cup of Tea: America Should Avoid UK Style Regulation
After the Supreme Court’s decision in June to uphold a Texas age verification law in Free Speech [...]
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Is Government Truly Limited in Louisiana?
In Louisiana and across the country, there’s a growing hunger for limited government, driven by the [...]
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As Goes AI, So Goes the Nation
The artificial intelligence (AI) of a country, including its capabilities, growth, and the culture [...]
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Federal School Choice Is A Double-Edged Sword for Educational Freedom
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill and President Trump’s signature on the legislation [...]
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Crypto Week Recap
Before assuming office for his second term, President Trump made clear that his administration [...]
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Willing and Label: The Free Market Is Willing to Help Families—Will a Warning Label Stand in the Way?
Labels can be profoundly helpful in many instances. Nutrition information, brands, and medicine [...]
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Is “Big” Really Bad? What Critics Miss About Big Oil, Big Tech, and Big Pharma
Every few months, headlines warn us about the dangers of “Big” something—Big Oil, Big Tech, Big [...]
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Silver Linings, Not Silver Bullets
At the end of June, the Supreme Court of the United States reached its decision in Free Speech [...]
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A Closer Look at Louisiana’s 2026 Budget: Pork Projects and Missed Priorities
Last month, the 2025 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session adjourned—and much happened in the final [...]
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One Big Beautiful Bill? Here’s what the experts have to say.
Checking in at 870 pages, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” addresses a multitude of policy issues large [...]
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Louisiana public schools showing some gains; do families still need choice?
For the past several months, state K-12 education officials have touted Louisiana’s climb to 32nd [...]
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This Independence Day, Let’s Reject European-Style Regulation
249 years ago, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, our founding fathers committed to [...]
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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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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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July 15, 2025
Op-Ed: Free markets, not mandates, are the better path to American health
July 14, 2025
BENDILLY: Federal School Choice Is A Double-Edged Sword for Educational Freedom
July 4, 2025
Op-Ed: The power of the pause: the AI moratorium and Louisiana innovation
July 3, 2025
Despite statewide rise in test scores, only 3 districts have above half of students mastering material
July 3, 2025
LDOE announces slight LEAP gains; Vermilion, Lafayette parishes top 10 statewide
July 3, 2025
Louisiana students make gains in math, see some declines in English on 2025 LEAP tests
June 17, 2025
June 16, 2025 Pacific Legal Foundation Applauds Louisiana Passage of SB 59 and HB 99
June 6, 2025
‘LaPolitics’: Legislative session is entering its final days
June 5, 2025
Nearly A Quarter Of All States Will Likely Have A REINS Act By 2026
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