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July 29, 2025
Is Government Truly Limited in Louisiana?
In Louisiana and across the country, there’s a growing hunger for limited government, driven by the [...]
Read moreJuly 25, 2025
As Goes AI, So Goes the Nation
The artificial intelligence (AI) of a country, including its capabilities, growth, and the culture [...]
Read moreJuly 22, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJuly 21, 2025
Crypto Week Recap
Before assuming office for his second term, President Trump made clear that his administration [...]
Read moreJuly 21, 2025
Louisiana Quarterly Economic Report – Summer 2025
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Read moreJuly 17, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJuly 14, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJuly 10, 2025
Silver Linings, Not Silver Bullets
At the end of June, the Supreme Court of the United States reached its decision in Free Speech [...]
Read moreJuly 10, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJuly 9, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJuly 7, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJuly 3, 2025
This Independence Day, Let’s Reject European-Style Regulation
249 years ago, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, our founding fathers committed to [...]
Read moreJune 26, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJune 26, 2025
The Verdict on AI
Few practices have higher stakes for human error than that of criminal justice. An oversight or [...]
Read moreJune 25, 2025
One Door, Many Opportunities: A Win for Louisiana
The 2025 Louisiana Regular Session is over, with mixed results for Louisianans. A major win worth [...]
Read moreJune 20, 2025
Op-Ed: When Government Taxes Generosity, Everyone Loses
Louisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it’s pulling [...]
Read moreJune 20, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreJune 19, 2025
Work Smarter
Three things in life are certain; death, taxes, and work—but artificial intelligence (AI) skeptics [...]
Read moreJune 18, 2025
Louisiana Speaks Out Against Reputational Debanking with HR 316
Across the country, Americans depend on access to basic financial services such as checking [...]
Read moreJune 13, 2025
Underfunded and Unreformed: A Budget That Misses the Mark
The Legislature has passed the state budget bills, sending them to Governor Landry for signature. [...]
Read morePress Releases
June 12, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreApril 7, 2025
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 [...]
Read moreSeptember 19, 2024
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, [...]
Read moreJuly 23, 2024
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 [...]
Read moreJuly 2, 2024
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: [...]
Read moreFebruary 8, 2024
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 [...]
Read moreSeptember 27, 2023
Vote Early for Louisiana’s Comeback!
Louisiana is headed in the wrong direction. Our state’s future depends on citizens stepping up to [...]
Read moreSeptember 20, 2023
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. [...]
Read moreAugust 24, 2023
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 [...]
Read moreMarch 9, 2023
Release: Pelican Institute Unveils Ambitious Campaign for Transformational Policy Change
Today, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy released “Louisiana’s Comeback Agenda,” a bold [...]
Read moreFebruary 28, 2023
SCOTUS Rightly Concerned Over Executive Overreach In Student Loan Cases
Sarah Harbison, General Counsel at the Pelican Institute Center for Justice, released the following [...]
Read moreFebruary 28, 2023
Agenda for Solutions Summit 2023!
There’s still time to reserve your spot at Solutions Summit 2023!. This year’s summit [...]
Read moreFebruary 14, 2023
Solutions Summit 2023: Registration Is Now Open!
Registration for Solutions Summit 2023 is now open! The Pelican Institute for Public Policy will [...]
Read moreJanuary 19, 2023
Release: Louisiana’s Sales Tax System is Unconstitutionally Complex
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Lowery at (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org [...]
Read moreJanuary 18, 2023
Statement: BESE Elects New Leadership
For media inquiries please contact Chris Lowery (225) 726-1822 or chris@pelicaninstitute.org. BATON [...]
Read moreJanuary 12, 2023
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 [...]
Read moreDecember 28, 2022
Solutions Summit 2023
On March 9th, 2023, the Pelican Institute will be hosting our 2023 Annual Solutions Summit at the [...]
Read moreDecember 19, 2022
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 [...]
Read moreDecember 7, 2022
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 [...]
Read moreNovember 16, 2022
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-Eds
June 20, 2025
Op-Ed: When Government Taxes Generosity, Everyone Loses
Louisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it’s pulling [...]
Read moreMay 3, 2024
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 [...]
Read moreNovember 3, 2023
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%, [...]
Read moreFebruary 6, 2023
Op-Ed: Louisiana’s Success Hinges On Reforming State Income Taxes
Originally published in The Center Square. The Pelican State has tremendous opportunity and [...]
Read moreJanuary 2, 2023
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 [...]
Read moreOp-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 [...]
Read moreJanuary 4, 2022
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 [...]
Read moreDecember 1, 2021
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 [...]
Read moreNovember 22, 2021
OpEd: Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Would Cripple Businesses
Originally published in Newsweek The Biden administration is moving full steam ahead on its illegal [...]
Read moreNovember 10, 2021
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 [...]
Read moreApril 26, 2013
Something Like a Slur
Because Bob Mann holds the Manship Chair in Journalism and is the director of the Reilly Center for [...]
Read moreIn the News
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