![RELEASE: Statement from the Pelican Institute Upon House Passage of HB639](https://pelicanpolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Screen-Shot-2021-04-01-at-12.57.58-PM.png)
Posted on
May 3, 2022
in
RELEASE: Statement from the Pelican Institute Upon House Passage of HB639
For media inquiries please contact Ryan Roberts (504) 481-9931 or ryan@pelicaninstitute.org.
Baton Rouge — CEO of the Pelican Institute, Daniel Erspamer released the following statement after the passage of HB639 out of the Louisiana House of Representatives:
“People should be able to know if they are able to get a license before they go into debt for education and training. We applaud the House for passing HB639 which would allow justice-involved citizens to get a pre-qualification check from a licensing board before pursuing training and education. This would help lower recidivism rates while protecting public safety since the best way to help people reenter society is to limit roadblocks for work.”
###
Related posts
July 26, 2024
The Texas Supreme Court recently handed a significant victory to taxpayers, and Louisiana lawmakers should take note.
In Borgelt v. City of Austin, the Goldwater Institute and the Texas Public Policy Foundation joined to [...]
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 constitutional [...]
Read moreJuly 23, 2024
The Supreme Court Protects Online Speech
The dawn of the internet brought about new forms of speech capable of reaching massive audiences. [...]
Read moreJuly 22, 2024
Taxation Without Connection: When Local Fees Don’t Consider Local Needs
The digital divide, the space between those who do and do not have access to fast and reliable internet, [...]
Read more